Amentum

Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect

Amentum$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Houston, TX
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area; usually requires 15 years of experience.
  • 10+ years of overall IT experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on Salesforce platform experience.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering teams and in delivering complex initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience in architecting solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds.
  • Salesforce Certification as Application Architect and/or System Architect required.
  • Strong technical expertise in Salesforce platform and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Salesforce Platform Architect ensuring scalable, secure, and aligned platform design.
  • Lead architecture reviews and governance forums to ensure standards and quality.
  • Develop and maintain the enterprise Salesforce strategy and governance framework.
  • Audit license usage and identify compliance risks for cost-saving opportunities.
  • Own the enterprise data architecture including models, strategies, and standards.
  • Mentor architects and developers while promoting platform best practices.
  • Evaluate and recommend strategies for emerging Salesforce capabilities.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement programs.
  • Parental leave policies.
  • Employee stock purchase plan options.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for aSalesforce Enterprise Platform Architectto join the JETSII Contract!

The Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect serves as the senior technical authority for NASA's unified, multitenant Salesforce ecosystem, providing enterprisewide architectural vision, governance leadership, and platform stewardship. This role ensures that Salesforce capabilities, integrations, and customizations are strategically aligned with Agency objectives, technically scalable, and sustainably managed across all customer tenants. The architect also leads crossfunctional technical reviews, establishes development and governance standards, guides implementation teams, and shapes longterm platform strategy in support of NASA' missioncritical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Strategy & Governance

  • Serve as the enterprise Salesforce Platform Architect, providing strategic architectural leadership for the agency's Salesforce ecosystem and ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and mission-aligned platform design
  • Lead architecture reviews and governance forums to ensure enterprise standards, solution quality, and technical consistency
  • Develop and maintain the enterprise Salesforce strategy, governance framework, and multi-year roadmap aligned with mission objectives and technology modernization initiatives
  • Align business processes with Salesforce features, standardize automation patterns, and define when to use Flow, code, or external systems
  • Recommend improvements to the enterprise operating model and clarify roles between platform governance and tenant administration
  • Audit license usage and platform assets regularly; identify compliance risks and costsaving opportunities
  • Establish and continuously improve platform delivery processes, including demand intake, solution review, and development lifecycle practices
    Enterprise Architecture
  • Establish and oversee enterprise architecture standards by reviewing solution designs, customizations, data models, automation, and code for alignment with platform best practices
  • Develop and maintain enterprise reference architectures, design standards, reusable patterns, and architectural documentation
  • Define enterprise integration architecture and standards for APIs, event-driven messaging, MuleSoft, identity services, and external system connectivity
  • Define platform lifecycle strategies, including release planning, technical currency, deprecation, and modernization initiatives
    Data & Platform Management
  • Own enterprise data architecture, including logical and physical data models, duplicate management strategies, metadata standards, and data retention/archival plans
  • Identify technical debt, prioritize platform modernization efforts, and guide remediation strategies to improve long-term maintainability
  • Partner with cybersecurity teams to establish security architecture, identity management, access controls, and compliance with agency security policies
  • Reduce object sprawl, consolidate overlapping custom objects, and enforce naming standards and data dictionaries
    Technical Leadership
  • Mentor architects, developers, administrators, and technical leads while promoting reusable design patterns and platform best practices
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, and application owners to ensure Salesforce integrates effectively within the broader enterprise technology ecosystem
  • Evaluate emerging Salesforce capabilities, including Agentforce, Einstein, and AI technologies, and recommend adoption strategies aligned with agency priorities
  • Evaluate new Salesforce features and advise on adoption
  • Other duties as assigned or required

Requisition Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possess 15 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • 10+ years of overall IT experience
  • 7+ years of handson Salesforce platform experience
  • Proven technical leadership of cross-functional engineering teams and delivery of complex enterprise initiatives
  • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, enterprise Salesforce solutions supporting multiple business functions
  • Experience developing enterprise platform strategy, architecture roadmaps, and governance aligned to business objectives
  • Experience architecting enterprise solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds and platform capabilities
  • Salesforce Certified Application Architect and/or System Architect required
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and communicate effectively with executives, business stakeholders, and engineering teams
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    • Salesforce Platform Expertise
      • Sales Cloud
      • Service Cloud
      • Experience Cloud
      • Salesforce Platform
    • Enterprise Architecture
      • Solution architecture
      • Integration architecture
      • Data architecture
      • Security architecture
      • Identity and access management
      • DevOps and CI/CD
  • Enterprise integration patterns, APIs (REST/SOAP), event-driven architecture, and MuleSoft or comparable integration platforms

Requisition Preferences:

  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
  • Additional certifications such as:
    • Salesforce Platform Developer I/II
    • Integration Architect
    • Data Architect
    • Identity and Access Management Architect
    • Sharing and Visibility Architect
    • Application Architect or System Architect (if not already held)
  • Experience working in large government enterprise environments
  • Experience evaluating and implementing Salesforce AI capabilities, including Agentforce, Einstein, Prompt Builder, and related AI governance
  • Experience with modern DevOps and Agile toolchains (GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jira, SonarQube, Confluence)
  • Experience with enterprise platform governance, license optimization, budgeting, and total cost of ownership (TCO) planning
  • Experience leading architecture review boards, Centers of Excellence (CoE), or enterprise governance forums
  • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe)
  • Work Location: Local or Remote; Travel required.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

#JETS #JETSII

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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