Enterprise Architect

Applied Research Solutions • Bedford, MA • 2h ago

Description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to help provide guidance to program leadership, external partners and a prime contractor to deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter and propel strategic national security objectives.

The selected individual will engage with stakeholders across the Department of Defense, dictating the alignment of IT programs and initiatives with enterprise-level IT strategy and roadmaps.

This position demands a proactive leader with a customer-centric vision and an unwavering commitment to enabling the mission through groundbreaking technical solutions.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA or Remote possibility.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

Duties include, but not limited to:

Work with the team leadership to:

Translate mission needs and compliance requirements within the team's scope of responsibility into solutions

Enhance the operational stability, resilience, scalability, and security of mission-critical systems and major commands and warfighters globally

Spearhead integration initiatives with external entities to share data

Identify opportunities for new capabilities, including ones using emerging technologies

Monitor team progress towards milestones; identify and mitigate risks and remove roadblocks

Guide decision-making on tools, frameworks, and processes

Identify costs savings and opportunities for efficiencies

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical experience required:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

TS/SCI Level Clearance

Bachelor's Degree

15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be with the DoD

Extensive Experience in the following:

Contributing to the product and platform vision, as well as defining the strategy within the broader scope of long-term organizational needs

Full-stack development using an object-oriented language with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, and React

Design and implementation of APIs

Performance optimization and scalability principles within an enterprise-class software system

implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD

SQL and NoSQL databases, with the ability to design performant and reliable data persistence solutions

Automation frameworks and tools for managing complex workflows

Demonstrated success in leading agile software teams

Must have excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant experience or PhD in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed

Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard automated systems, networks, networking principles, and network security.

Experience with DoD or Air Force acquisition programs

Deep knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, & ops of DAF organizations to provide operational and strategic staff guidance.

Expert knowledge of policies, programs, procedures, methods, TTPs, and capabilities to support the development, implementation, and sustainment of a information architecture and strategy.

Ability to complete policy development, interpretation, and resolution of critical IT issues, best practices, and advancements in the areas of information exchange, DoD acquisition, and other related IT areas of operation.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA or remote

Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required but is typically limited

Onsite or Remote

The expected annual salary range: $150K - $165K. Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidate's experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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