Senior Enterprise Architect with Security Clearance

Contingent Upon Contract Award Position Overview:
Native American Industrial Solutions (NAIS) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to support a federal program in Virginia. This position is full-time, on-site, and contingent upon contract award. An active Secret Clearance is required to be considered. The Senior Enterprise Architect will serve as the Government's point of contact and supervises and manages Contractor personnel assigned to this effort. The Senior Enterprise Architect must have experience in Enterprise Architecture level positions or above related to the implementation of an Enterprise Architecture framework in a federal Agency/Department. The Senior Enterprise Architect will be able to perform enterprise-level infrastructure management, software design or development, infrastructure architecture, content distribution, database architecture; IP networking; IT security; data center operations; enterprise applications. The Senior Enterprise Architect will apply the methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting MSC's enterprise IT architecture. The Senior Enterprise Architect must demonstrate an understanding of the MSC Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) system requirements in relation to the MSC missions and have an understanding of the MSC strategic and technical needs as well as an expert level ability to understand the business domain of MSC and business problems, with the intent to solve the business problems. The Senior Enterprise Architect must understand enterprise architecture frameworks and enterprise IT management frameworks, identifying the relationships between business services, information, applications, and global infrastructure assets. The Senior Enterprise Architect must support the development of IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures. The Senior Enterprise Architect must coordinate and support the development of a broad range of DoDAF architectures to support Systems Engineering, Program Management, and Senior MSC leadership in the development of new or existing IT systems throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle. Must possess strong presentation and written communication skills and a high degree of comfort with technical and executive audiences and expert level ability to interact with senior leadership within a customer or partner organization. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Minimum 10 years' experience as stated above
S. Degree in engineering, math and/or science
FEAC certified ACEA Green Belt or equivalent required, FEAC certified CEA Black Belt or equivalent (preferred)
DODM 8140.03 and DODI 8140.02 Qualification for Advanced Enterprise Architect (651) or current equivalent
Expertise in the use of the DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF 2.0)
Demonstrated knowledge of implementing an Enterprise Architecture framework in a federal Agency/Department
The Senior Enterprise Architect will have experience in the following areas:
S. Degree from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by ABET or CHEA (preferred)
Experience designing and developing system concepts and working on the capabilities phases of the systems development cycle.
Experience translating technology and environmental conditions (e.g., laws, regulations, best practices) into system and security designs and processes.
Strong inter-personal and communication skills to carry out this assignment with the ability to lead and work as part of a team.
Experience with use of architecting to support senior level enterprise decision making
Information Technology Information Library Certified (ITIL) Preferred
Certified Integrated Enterprise Architect Practitioner (CIEAP) or similar Certifications
Experience using the DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF), TOGAF, or FEAF
Experience using Spec Innovations Innoslate
Experience using Rational System Architect, Rational DOORS and Traceline, Sparx EA, or other relevant DoD industry architecture tools to support architecture development.
Additional Information:
A minimum of a SECRET clearance is required for this position. An interim secret clearance is acceptable while final clearance is being processed.
Enterprise Architects perform tasking in multiple MSC secure spaces and ships documenting MCEL, MNOC and shipboard architecture and developing future classified and unclassified architecture.
Access to the MCEL, MNOC and shipboard is required continuously in performance of daily tasks.
The Team
NAIS is an Information Technology (IT) and professional services firm specializing in network design and management, cyber security and risk management services, software development, design, procurement, and integration. We offer employees a broad range of benefits and are dedicated to building a diverse culture where employees are valued for their contributions and perspectives. There is also a strong emphasis on mentoring others, enabling them to grow and learn. At NAIS, we are committed to your professional development and will provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed. Learn more about what working for NAIS could mean for you. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At NAIS, we believe that diversity and inclusion are not just words, but the foundation of our success. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required for the specified role.