Data Systems Analysts, Inc.

LeadEnterpriseArchitect

$185–265k ~AI est. United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Lead Enterprise Architect at Data Systems Analysts, Inc.. Skills: Enterprise architecture, Solution architecture, Technology strategy. Architect enterprise IT solutions. Design enterprise IT solutions”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Requirements analysis; Architecture design; System design

Eligibility Requirements

Top Secret/SCI clearance, Security clearance, U.S. citizens

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, Minimum 10 years of experience in software development or IT engineering, Minimum 5 years of experience in network architecture and design, Demonstrated experience designing enterprise IT architectures within federal environments, Experience with Microsoft Copilot or approved equivalent AI solution

Nice to Have

Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or other federal civilian agencies, Experience with enterprise cloud architectures and hybrid environments, Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, Experience integrating application development, network, and cloud solutions

What You'll Do.

Architect enterprise IT solutions

Design enterprise IT solutions

Guide implementation of enterprise IT solutions

Lead development of enterprise technology strategy

Develop target architectures

Develop system designs

Ensure scalable capabilities

Ensure interoperable capabilities

Align capabilities with mission requirements

Partner with stakeholders

Ensure solutions are standards-based

Ensure solutions are compliant

Ensure alignment with DHS enterprise architecture

Ensure alignment with security requirements

Define enterprise technology strategy

Maintain enterprise technology strategy

Define target architecture

Maintain target architecture

Establish architecture frameworks

Establish governance models

Ensure alignment with DHS Enterprise Architecture

Ensure alignment with agency policies

Lead conceptual design

Develop System Design Documents

Maintain System Design Documents

Develop architecture artifacts

Maintain architecture artifacts

Ensure solutions are scalable

Ensure solutions are interoperable

Ensure solutions are secure

Collaborate with Government stakeholders

Define functional requirements

Define technical requirements

Translate mission needs into architecture

Translate mission needs into design solutions

Facilitate alignment across engineering

Facilitate alignment across operations

Facilitate alignment across business stakeholders

Evaluate emerging technologies

Develop recommendations for adoption

Conduct trade studies

Support technology evaluation efforts

Guide modernization initiatives

Develop business cases

Conduct Return on Investment analyses

Advise Government on technology investment decisions

Support prioritization of enterprise initiatives

Provide architectural guidance during engineering

Provide architectural guidance during implementation

Ensure solutions comply with security controls

Ensure solutions comply with mission requirements

Review design artifacts

Approve design artifacts

Ensure compliance with DHS Security Policies

Ensure compliance with SELC processes

Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements

Ensure compliance with Federal data standards

Ensure compliance with Federal security standards

Ensure compliance with Federal interoperability standards

Enforce architecture governance

Enforce configuration management processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Stakeholder collaboration; Executive communication; Cross-functional alignment

Communication Scope

Executive communication

Full Job Description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution. The Lead Enterprise Architect serves as the technical authority and subject matter expert responsible for architecting, designing, and guiding implementation of enterprise IT solutions across the CISA environment. This role leads development of enterprise technology strategy, target architectures, and system designs to enable secure, scalable, and interoperable capabilities aligned with mission requirements. The Lead Enterprise Architect partners with stakeholders to ensure solutions are standards-based, compliant, and aligned with DHS enterprise architecture and security requirements. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture Leadership Define and maintain enterprise technology strategy and target architecture Establish architecture frameworks, standards, and governance models Ensure alignment with DHS Enterprise Architecture (HLS EA) and agency policies Solution Architecture & Design Lead conceptual and logical design of enterprise systems and services Develop and maintain System Design Documents (SDDs) and supporting architecture artifacts Ensure solutions are scalable, interoperable, and secure Requirements Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Government stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements Translate mission needs into architecture and design solutions Facilitate alignment across engineering, operations, and business stakeholders Technology Strategy & Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies and develop recommendations for adoption Conduct trade studies and support technology evaluation efforts Guide modernization initiatives (e.g., cloud adoption, enterprise services integration) Business Case Development Develop business cases and conduct Return on Investment (ROI) analyses Advise Government on technology investment decisions Support prioritization of enterprise initiatives Engineering & Implementatio

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