Enterprise Architect Job Listing at SAIC in Reston, VA (Job ID 2500286)

Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. This position is in Reston, VA. 

We are currently seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Enterprise Architect with a strong background in both on-premise and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be an expert in designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that align with business goals and technological advancements.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development: Support formulation and execution of a coherent infrastructure strategy, encompassing on-premise data centers and multi-cloud environments.
• Architecture Design: Supporting design and implementation of robust infrastructure architectures, ensuring they meet current and anticipated business requirements.
• Hybrid Integration: Support development of strategies for integrating on-premise infrastructure with cloud services, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Technology Assessment: Assess and recommend new technologies or upgrades to existing infrastructure, based on cost-benefit analyses and business needs.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Support the establishment and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for on-premise and cloud environments.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure infrastructure architecture adherence to compliance standards and best practices for both on-premise and cloud.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with business and IT leaders to understand strategic business needs and translate them into actionable infrastructure initiatives.
• Cost Management: Optimize infrastructure spending by leveraging cost-effective solutions without compromising on reliability or security.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to the infrastructure team, leading capacity planning, and ensuring skill development aligns with technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.

 

Desired Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field.

 

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 + years in IT infrastructure and supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure.
• Proven experience designing and managing on-premise data center operations, including understanding of server hardware, storage systems, networking, and data center facilities.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including the design and deployment of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Solid experience with hybrid or multi-cloud integrations and cloud migration methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies and containerization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in enterprise network architecture design, including segmentation, load balancing, and network security.
• Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) and IT infrastructure library (ITIL) practices.
• Experience with automated configuration and deployment tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Understanding of modern security practices and how they are applied in both on-premise and cloud environments.

 

Desired Experience:

• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, or VCP.

 

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with the required poly.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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