RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Enterprise Architect is expected to be able to accomplish the following:
- Leading and engaging in information/data management projects including the Enterprise Information Architecture, information models and flows, data dictionaries, data standards, and data quality standards and processes.
- Developing and maintaining the logical Enterprise Information Architecture that enables seamless information interoperability of systems from transaction systems, document management systems and information delivery systems.
- Solid understanding of transaction and information systems, data warehouses, data marts, ODS, MDM methodologies and life cycle as well as ETL and MDM technologies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
- BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-12 years; PhD, 10+ years
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Posesses at least one advanced enterprise architecture or professional-level cloud architecture certification
- Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) – FEAC
- Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect
- COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation
- DoDAF 2.0 / 2.02 formal training
- TOGAF® 9/10 Certified OR equivalent DoD-recognized EA framework certification
- ITIL® 4 Foundation
- DoD/Federal Cybersecurity Compliance Certification required (CISSP, Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CCSP or CISM)
- Zero Trust Architecture training
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
- VMware VCAP (Data Center Virtualization)
- Dell EMC Proven Professional (Architect track)
- NetApp Certified Data Architect
- Proven experience in developing information architectures aligned information lifecycle management.
- Proven experience performing conceptual, logical and physical data modeling with data modeling tools and database design in complex, large-scale data environments.
- Proven experience in transactional data modeling, dimensional modeling, and object-oriented modeling. Proven experience in developing scalable design of entities using advanced data structures
- (e.g., tall tables) is a plus.
- Experience in developing data models that support, inter alia, time dependency, historical tracings, taxonomies (simple and complex), and multilingual data. Knowledge of application modeling languages/techniques (e.g., UML, OML, entity relationship modeling, DFDs) including the ability to create and read the associated diagrams.
- Proven experience creating enterprise models incorporating master and reference data. Experience in the creation of data dictionaries, defining metadata management approaches, and governance processes.
- Experience in developing and implementing IT architecture plans, Enterprise Information Architecture standards and guidelines, software development methodologies, and strategic plans.
- Experience in developing data sharing standards and architecting scalable service-oriented solutions.
We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Senior Enterprise Architect provides technical leadership and direction in implementing enterprise information/data management practices for Zero Trust and security control architecture.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
- Type of environment: Varies
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Non-standard shift
- Amount of Travel: 20%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree with 10–12 years of relevant experience
- PhD with 10 or more years of relevant experience
- Advanced enterprise architecture or professional-level cloud architecture certification
- Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA), Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect, COBIT 2019, or DoDAF 2.0/2.02 training
- TOGAF 9/10 or equivalent DoD-recognized enterprise architecture certification
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- DoD/Federal cybersecurity compliance certification such as CISSP, CAP, CCSP, or CISM
- Zero Trust Architecture training
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification
- VMware VCAP, Dell EMC Proven Professional, or NetApp Certified Data Architect certification
- Experience developing information architectures aligned with information lifecycle management
- Experience with conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling and database design in complex, large-scale environments
- Experience with transactional, dimensional, and object-oriented modeling
- Experience developing data models supporting time dependency, historical tracing, taxonomies, and multilingual data
- Knowledge of UML, OML, entity relationship modeling, and data flow diagrams
- Experience creating enterprise models incorporating master and reference data
- Experience creating data dictionaries and defining metadata management and governance processes
- Experience developing and implementing IT architecture plans, enterprise information architecture standards, software development methodologies, and strategic plans
- Experience developing data-sharing standards and scalable service-oriented solutions
What We Do
TekSynap understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought® embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offer to meet the business needs of our Federal, State and Local Government customers. The TekSynap founders have worked together for over a decade, supporting customers ranging from small departmental operations & maintenance efforts to leading broad nationwide deployment efforts for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This core management team has operated in leading companies such as SIGNAL Corporation and managed business sectors of over 100M in annual revenue in industry leading companies such as General Dynamics. At each level this team has absorbed what “works” – for the company, our customers and our employees. We synthesize the best at each level resulting in a unique service provider that combines the infrastructure and process models of larger organizations with an agile ability to cost effectively meet our customer’s requirements.
