Zantech is looking for a talented
Chief Enterprise Architect to contribute to the success of our upcoming Technical Infrastructure and Platform Support project for an On-Site role based out of Arlington, VA.
The
Chief Enterprise Architect will play a crucial role in providing:
- Data Acquisition, Analytics, and Governance Services (data ecosystem design and integration)
- Technical Infrastructure and Platform Support (cloud architecture, scalability) - PWS Section 5.1 text references "Sections 4.3 and 4.5"; confirm intended cross-reference against PWS Section 4 numbering
- PMP Technical Roadmap and Future-Proofing & Tech Horizon Parity Plan (architectural input)
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Zero Trust Architecture alignment)
The
Chief Enterprise Architect serves as the ultimate technical authority for the design, scalability, and integration of the entire data and analytics ecosystem (the Data and Analytics Portal), ensuring the architecture meets all requirements and supports the modular, open-architecture Future-Proofing & Tech Horizon Parity Plan required in the PMP.
Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:- Own end-to-end architecture for the D&A ecosystem, including scalability and integration decisions
- Lead ETL/ELT and OLAP/OLTP system design across legacy and modernized components
- Create and maintain formal architecture documentation (system views, technical roadmaps)
- Guide modular, loosely coupled, open-architecture design to prevent vendor lock-in (PWS Section 9.0)
- Support Zero Trust and FedRAMP High / DoD IL5-compliant architecture decisions
Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:- Ten (10)+ years designing scalable, secure, resilient enterprise-level systems, including at least 5 years focused specifically on data-intensive solutions in a cloud environment; 5 years hands-on data modeling experience (logical and physical models).
- Skills Required:
- Enterprise/solution architecture for cloud-based data and analytics platforms
- Data modeling (logical and physical) and ETL/ELT integration architecture
- OLAP and OLTP system design
- Formal architecture documentation (system views, technical roadmaps) for a complex data ecosystem
- DoD Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) alignment
Required Education/Certifications:- Education Required:
- MA/MS degree and 10+ years of experience (Senior/Lead tier)
- BA/BS with 12+ years of experience is an accepted substitute
- Education Preferred:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
- Professional-level cloud architect certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
- Certifications Preferred:
Required Security Clearance:- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.
Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment.
Come join our team!
