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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Enterprise Architect - **Company:** The Information Technology - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $67,000.0 - $171,253.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Desktop Virtualization, VMware Servers, Storage Area Network (SAN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Systems Development Life Cycle, Remote Access Technology, Remote Desktop Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Windows Desktop, Zachman Framework, Togaf, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Terminal Servers, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/enterprise-architect-washington-dc--d16bebe5-9c57-495e-aadb-5c6062434904 ## About the Role Enterprise Architect Employment Type Full-Time Senior-Level Department Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced senior-level Information Technology Enterprise Architect to support the I.T. business mission of a large-scale government enterprises IT infrastructure. The ideal applicant should demonstrate knowledge and experience in organization processes and procedures specific to PMI, ITIL, CISSP, SDLC, Agile, ISSO, Six Sigma, and CMMI. The applicant will also be tasked with collecting information for strategic business mission planning and IT investment. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the governments most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities., * The IT Enterprise Architect position requires the candidate to possess knowledge, experience, and abilities to broadly understand an organizations various technologies and teaming with an organizations leaders to collect information for strategic business mission planning and IT investment. * The IT Enterprise Architecture candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and professional maturity and senior-level IT competency. Exceptional oral and written communication abilities and experience and knowledge and experience in organization processes and procedures specific to PMI, ITIL, CISSP, SDLC, Agile, ISSO, Six Sigma, and CMMI are superlative. * Experienced with various EA frameworks including Zachman and TOGAF, the EOUSA Enterprise Architect will provide a view for system owners, planners, designers, developers, and subcontractors to provide a holistic view of the enterprise from different perspectives with the understanding of budget constraints. Additional demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas: * Demonstrated engineering abilities in Windows Desktop applications, remote access, MS Windows 7, SQL Server, VMware, EMC SAN storage, Cloud as a service, Broadworks, Polycomm, BlackBerry, Apple iOS, information security, wireless technologies, system networking, etc. * Understanding and utilization of ITIL project management, PMI, Agile, Configuration and Change controls. * Capability in providing technical engineering practices recommendations, advice, and enhancements from integration engagements of prior successful systems integrations. * Exceptional writing, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and independently with minor guidance. Ideally, you will also have: * VMware server and VDI understanding, experience. * Knowledge of PKI. * MS Windows 2003 Terminal Server. * MS Windows 2008R2 Server. * Cisco UCS. * Broadworks. * Polycomm. * BlackBerry iOS Android OS. * Project Management Professional PMP. * ITIL. * CISSP., Agile Programming Methodologies, Android, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blackberry, Budgeting, Business Plan, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Change Control, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Cloud Storage, Communication Skills, Desktop Virtualization, EMC Storage, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Government, Government Contracts, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Leading Edge Technology, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (fka Terminal Services), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows 7, Negotiation Skills, Operating Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Remote Access, Six Sigma, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Storage Area Network (SAN), Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Technical Support, VMWare, Windows Server 2008 R2, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills, Zachman Framework, iOS ## Related Videos - [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) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)