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DecisionPoint Corporation · 2 days ago

Chief Architect Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

DecisionPoint Corporation seeks a Chief Architect Lead to oversee the technical design, integration, and sustainment of a Department of Defense enterprise modernization initiative. The role involves directing the development of enterprise architecture frameworks and ensuring interoperability and security across mission-critical systems.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, documentation, and maintenance of the enterprise architecture baseline, defining system interfaces, data integration standards, and security alignment for all modernization activities

Translate functional and operational requirements into logical and physical architecture designs, ensuring solutions align with DoD technical and cybersecurity policies

Oversee technical design reviews, architectural modeling, and solution validation across all Task Areas — from concept and baseline development through deployment and sustainment

Develop and manage the Architecture Framework, including principles, reference models, and technical standards for data exchange, application integration, and infrastructure optimization

Coordinate with system engineers, developers, and cybersecurity leads to ensure consistent implementation of architectural principles and interface specifications

Provide expert guidance on cloud migration, system interoperability, and data standardization, with emphasis on ensuring continuity of casualty, mortuary, and benefits operations

Oversee configuration management and change control processes to maintain architectural integrity and traceability across evolving system capabilities

Lead cross-functional design sessions with stakeholders from CMA and Service components (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) to validate technical feasibility and system performance goals

Support testing, deployment, and sustainment activities, ensuring architecture documentation reflects the current operational environment and integrates lessons learned

Establish and monitor key technical performance indicators (KPIs) for architecture health, scalability, and security compliance

Develop and maintain system diagrams, architecture artifacts, and integration documentation aligned with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) guidance

Provide input into risk management processes, identifying architectural dependencies and mitigation strategies related to performance, interoperability, and cyber resilience

Qualification

Enterprise architecture frameworksCloud-based architecturesCybersecurity knowledgeData managementAgile practicesDevSecOps practicesDoD security standardsSystem engineeringAnalytical skillsTechnical leadershipCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Must hold an active Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field

Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise architecture design, system engineering, or solution architecture for large-scale federal or defense programs

Proven success leading multi-system modernization or integration initiatives involving cloud, cybersecurity, and data management components

Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (DoDAF, TOGAF, or equivalent)

Experience with cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure Government, or similar) and microservices design patterns

Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps practices for continuous integration and deployment

Deep understanding of DoD security, interoperability, and data standards, including NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust principles

Experience designing systems that support mission-critical operations such as case management, logistics, or personnel data integration

Exceptional technical leadership and team collaboration abilities

Strong analytical and architectural modeling skills with attention to integration details

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Skilled in balancing innovation, compliance, and operational continuity

Strategic thinker capable of aligning technical design with long-term mission goals

Preferred

TOGAF 9/10 Certified

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified Azure Architect Expert

DoD 8570/8140 IAT or IAM certification (Security+ CE, CISSP, or CISM)

Lean Six Sigma or ITIL Foundation certification

Company

DecisionPoint Corporation

DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an innovation thought leader in the Defense and Federal communities.

Founded in 2011

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees