Senior Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Solutions Architect will support the development of software services, implement Enterprise-wide IT Modernization, and collaborate across teams to instrument strategic innovations.  She/he will engage with government stakeholders, solutions architects, and Product Managers within a SAFe/Agile construct to lead cross-enterprise technology road-mapping, next generation tech insertion, and modernization of development efforts through identification of enablers and efficiencies across the enterprise.  She/he will transform and establish enterprise-scale services for Network, End User Services, Cybersecurity, and Operations and Sustainment services. A key component of this role is the ability to enable the pull-through of technologies and patterns that are available across the DigiFlight, Inc.-led team to support customer requirements and innovation goals.  The Enterprise Architect will support the innovation and strategic modernization initiatives utilizing an Agile methodology delivered within the SAFe construct.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assesses environment framework and helps to ensure implemented use cases adhere to that framework 
• Develops architecture and solutions focusing on scalability and extensibility 
• Interfaces with DHS engineers/architects regarding architecture standards/guidelines/policies based on needs and anticipated technology advances 
• Shapes end-to-end architecture and design and works with the team to implement solutions 
• Defines templates and set best standards and practices that development teams can utilize 
• Coordinates with platform vendor for issues and support requests
• Work closely with other SMEs to lead the charge on complex projects and drive the introduction and execution of these projects.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Significant experience producing trades studies, business cases for government projects and experience estimating project work to include dev, test, operations and sustainment.
• Significant experience with standard system engineering lifecycle concepts, architectural frameworks, project engineering and the necessary artifacts to produce working solutions.
• Significant experience with all aspects of ITIL or DESMF
• Significant experienced presenting complicated concepts, course of action and proposals to Government/Customer and DigiFlight/Internal leadership
• Architectural experience with Enterprise IT technologies to include End User Compute, Wide Area Network (WAN)/Local Area Network (LAN)/Campus Area Network (CAN), Compute & Storage (On Premise and CSP), Enterprise IT Management tools, Cyber Security.
• SAFe 5.1 SAFe Architect (ARCH) certification. 

Candidate must be a US Citizen

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI

Candidate must have a MA/MS degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience. This may be substituted with a BS/BA degree and a minimum of 12 years of total experience.

Our People 

DigiFlight attracts the most highly skilled workforce to protect some of our nation’s most sensitive systems. Before joining the company, many DigiFlight professionals served our country in a civilian and/or military capacity. Our diverse team provides innovative solutions as they support critical clients in tackling tough challenges. Most importantly, our team is passionate about their work and making a difference.

Our corporate culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.

Our Benefits

DigiFlight’s competitive benefits package allows employees to manage their personal and professional portfolios through a variety of features and programs. Our benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Education Assistance
• Professional Development
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Marketing Incentive Plans

DigiFlight, Inc. (DFI) is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. DFI offers a highly competitive, family-oriented benefits package.