Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

Transform technology into opportunity as an Enterprise Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. You’ll be supporting AmeriCorps, supporting their mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering, making service to others an indispensable part of the American experience. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for ensuring that AmeriCorps’ overall IT architecture is maintained in a coherent manner and that appropriate considerations are made for its security and quality. The primary role of the Enterprise Architect is to ensure that the respective business, application, data, and technology perspectives are in line with the organization’s technology and governance strategies, policies, and standards.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Enterprise Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an Enterprise Architect joining our team to help AmeriCorps to facilitate volunteers and service organizations around the country by identifying, evaluating, and architecting new technology solutions, primarily Azure-based cloud and AI software initiatives.

HOW AN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Serves as key technical expert in an area of expertise or across multiple areas, providing strategic consulting to AmeriCorps
• Work with the infrastructure and architecture team to ensure that new technologies work with existing infrastructure
• Introduce new and exciting technologies to a customer that is ready to implement change
•  Focus on maintaining the organization’s IT infrastructure and information systems to both create and implement AmeriCorps’ technology strategy and vision
• Work closely with the CyberSecurity Lead to secure the network and eliminate vulnerabilities

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Masters of Science preferred

Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience

Preferred Skills: 

• Previous experience working on Federal projects
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Amazon Web Services
• Active Directory Domain Services
• Azure Active Directory
• Active Directory Federated Services
• Database technologies and architectures
• Proficient in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, network architecture, and security.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in modular design patterns, services-based architecture, coupling and cohesion principles, and application of these concepts to systems modernization leveraging emerging technologies.
• Ability to conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) and provide recommendations on business and technical feasibility of existing systems enhancements and new systems build vs buy decisions.  
• Align technology solutions design and architecture to business needs around process standardization and integration.
• Conduct Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB) reviews and build enterprise level technical standards and frameworks.  
• Understanding of Architecture models like DoDAF, FEA, Zachman, and TOGAF

Location: Hybrid (mostly Remote with some time in downtown Washington, DC)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays