Leidos is looking for a Enterprise Architect to support a large program within a Federal Law Enforcement Agency. As an Enterprise Architect, you will take the lead in designing and maintaining enterprise-level application architectures that support the company's strategic objectives. You will collaborate with business leaders, application development teams, IT operations, and other stakeholders to ensure that application solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Your role will involve developing architecture blueprints, defining application frameworks, and advising on the integration of applications within an enterprise ecosystem. This work is located onsite in the DC area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise application architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business and IT goals.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications from ideation to deployment and ongoing support.
- Design and ensure seamless integration of applications across various platforms and systems, ensuring interoperability and high availability.
- Work with technical teams to design integration points, leveraging APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms for efficient communication between disparate systems.
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native applications or hybrid solutions leveraging platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Ensure application solutions are optimized for cloud environments, implementing strategies for application scalability, security, and high availability.
- Guide teams in the adoption of cloud-based services and platforms, ensuring seamless migration of applications to cloud infrastructure.
- Document the architecture of enterprise applications, including technical specifications, process flows, and integration patterns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience.
- 7+ years of experience in application architecture, with a focus on enterprise applications, and at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise architecture.
- Deep experience in application development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
- Strong background in enterprise application integration using APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies.
- Expertise in designing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in modern application frameworks, technologies, and architectures, including microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker), and Kubernetes.
- Experience with enterprise application platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Oracle) and cloud-based application development platforms.
- Strong understanding of application security practices, including secure coding and data protection.
- Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and their integration into enterprise applications.
- Understanding of how applications support business processes and strategy, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor technical staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in designing and architecting hybrid cloud applications.
- Familiarity with container orchestration using tools like Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and how they apply to enterprise application architecture.
- Experience with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) integration into enterprise applications.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect), or security (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) are highly preferred.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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