Enterprise Architect

Duties include, but not limited to:

Work with the team leadership to:

• Translate mission needs and compliance requirements within the team's scope of responsibility into solutions
• Enhance the operational stability, resilience, scalability, and security of mission-critical systems and major commands and warfighters globally
• Spearhead integration initiatives with external entities to share data
• Identify opportunities for new capabilities, including ones using emerging technologies
• Monitor team progress towards milestones; identify and mitigate risks and remove roadblocks
• Guide decision-making on tools, frameworks, and processes
• Identify costs savings and opportunities for efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned, All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• TS/SCI Level Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be with the DoD

Extensive Experience in the following:

• Contributing to the product and platform vision, as well as defining the strategy within the broader scope of long-term organizational needs
• Full-stack development using an object-oriented language with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, and React
• Design and implementation of APIs
• Performance optimization and scalability principles within an enterprise-class software system
• implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD
• SQL and NoSQL databases, with the ability to design performant and reliable data persistence solutions
• Automation frameworks and tools for managing complex workflows
• Demonstrated success in leading agile software teams
• Must have excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, Education:Master's Degree and12 years of relevant experience or PhDin a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard automated systems, networks, networking principles, and network security.
• Experience with DoD or Air Force acquisition programs
• Deep knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, & ops of DAF organizations to provide operational and strategic staff guidance.
• Expert knowledge of policies, programs, procedures, methods, TTPs, and capabilities to support the development, implementation, and sustainment of a information architecture and strategy.
• Ability to complete policy development, interpretation, and resolution of critical IT issues, best practices, and advancements in the areas of information exchange, DoD acquisition, and other related IT areas of operation.

The expected annual salary range: $150K - $165K. Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidate's experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to help provide guidance to program leadership, external partners and a prime contractor to deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter and propel strategic national security objectives. The selected individual will engage with stakeholders across the Department of Defense, dictating the alignment of IT programs and initiatives with enterprise-level IT strategy and roadmaps. This position demands a proactive leader with a customer-centric vision and an unwavering commitment to enabling the mission through groundbreaking technical solutions. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA or Remote possibility. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.