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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Enterprise Architect III (6716) - **Company:** MetroStar Systems - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $212,000.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Togaf, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, DODAF - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035054/sr-enterprise-architect-iii-6716 ## About the Role * Active Top Secret security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * PMP certification. * 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in an enterprise architecture leadership role. * Experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide systems, infrastructure, and/or cloud-based solutions. * Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF, and/or similar). * Experience developing future-state architectures, implementation roadmaps, and governance documentation. (e.g., standards, policies, architecture diagrams, workflows) across business, application, data, and technology domains. * Experience defining cloud migrations or major system integrations. SALARY RANGE: $212,000 - $240,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: * The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience * The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs * Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation * This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include ## Description As a Sr. Enterprise Architect III, you'll be a member of the Enterprise Operations Support program. In collaboration with the Digital Strategies and DevOps teams, you shall be responsible for strategizing, planning, and recommending the modernization, enhancement, and maintenance of a Federal Customer's IT infrastructure, systems, and applications. You will be actively involved in the drafting and creation of critical Enterprise Architecture artifacts, as well as the solution architectures, standards, and other materials needed to fill documentation gaps that exist., * Lead discovery, planning, and delivery of cloud and enterprise architecture initiatives from design through transition and operational support. * Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures using appropriate IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services. * Analyze current IT environments to identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities, and recommend practical solutions. * Create and maintain architecture artifacts and roadmaps that describe current and future-state enterprise solutions. * Define and promote architecture principles, technology standards, and design patterns that align business strategy with IT capabilities. * Partner with stakeholders and senior leaders to understand objectives, propose options, and translate architecture recommendations into clear business terms. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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