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General Dynamics Information Technology · 16 hours ago

IT Enterprise Architect

USA FL MacDill AFB

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $172K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an IT Enterprise Architect to advance how customers operate while building a career in enterprise IT. This role involves developing and governing enterprise architecture artifacts that align IT capabilities with operational mission requirements across various domains.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain USCENTCOM J6 enterprise architecture artifacts using Sparx Enterprise Architect, including operational, system, service, data, and technical views

Model current-state (as-is) and future-state (to-be) architectures in alignment with mission priorities and modernization objectives

Translate operational and IT requirements into architectural models, standards, and patterns

Ensure architectural traceability between mission needs, capabilities, systems, and technical solutions

Support J6 architecture governance processes, boards, and technical review forums

Evaluate proposed IT initiatives, changes, and requirements for architectural compliance and alignment

Establish and maintain DoDAF and/or Sparx Enterprise Architect models as authoritative architecture records

Define modeling conventions, viewpoints, and metadata standards within DoDAF and/or Sparx to ensure consistency and reuse

Integrate DoDAF and/or Sparx architecture artifacts with requirements management, CMDB, ITSM, and portfolio management processes

Support onboarding and adoption of Sparx across J6 and supporting teams

Collaborate with requirements managers to ensure architectural alignment and feasibility of IT requirements

Support capability development, investment planning, and prioritization using architecture-driven analysis

Provide architecture inputs to modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, Zero Trust, data strategy, and network evolution

Enable impact analysis for proposed changes across systems, services, and mission threads

Coordinate with J6 divisions, CENTCOM directorates, component commands, DISA, and external stakeholders as required

Develop architecture briefings, visualizations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to J6 leadership on enterprise architecture strategy and implementation

Qualification

Enterprise Architecture FrameworkArchitecture GovernanceInformation SystemsDoDAFSparx Enterprise ArchitectCloud MigrationZero Trust ArchitectureIT GovernanceRequirements Traceability

Required

Secret clearance level must currently possess

Top Secret/SCI clearance level must be able to obtain

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience developing and governing enterprise architectures in support of mission-critical IT environments

Hands-on experience with DoDAF or comparable EA modeling tools

Strong understanding of DoD IT environments, including networks, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise services

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior military and civilian leadership

Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain)

Preferred

Prior experience supporting a Combatant Command (CCMD) J6 organization

Familiarity with DoDAF, TOGAF, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks

Experience supporting cloud migration, Zero Trust architecture, and data-centric architectures

Knowledge of IT governance, ITSM, and requirements traceability processes

Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF, cloud architecture) preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Flex work weeks

Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees