Enterprise Solutions Architect
Koniag Government Services
150k - 153k USD/year
Office
Huntsville, AL, US
Full Time
Koniag Information Technology Services (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Enterprise Solutions Architect to support our Army customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This position requires on-site presence in Huntsville, Alabama.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The Enterprise Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and maintaining comprehensive enterprise architecture solutions that align with strategic objectives and adhere to DoD standards. This on-site role will focus on developing comprehensive enterprise solution architectures for the Army Materiel Command (AMC) using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with enterprise architecture development, communications architecture, and strategic IT planning within DoD environments.
Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Provide architecture support using the latest approved version of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Ensure compliance with officially published Army and DoD policies, guidance, and regulations
• Develop and maintain a Communications Architecture to effectively visualize the AMC communications enterprise
• Design and document comprehensive Enterprise Solution Architectures that address complex business and technical requirements
• Provide expert input into strategic and technical planning efforts for enterprise initiatives
• Develop baseline architectures that accurately represent current systems and capabilities
• Create target architectures that align with strategic objectives and technology roadmaps
• Design sequencing plans that enable effective transition from baseline to target architectures
• Support established Enterprise Solution Architecture Programs across the organization
• Develop, track, and report program metrics and performance indicators to measure architectural effectiveness
• Identify potential program risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Coordinate and facilitate program meetings with stakeholders at all levels
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation for architecture initiatives
• Ensure architecture products are compliant with DoDAF standards and guidelines
• Create architecture models that effectively communicate complex systems and relationships
• Provide architectural guidance for enterprise solutions implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration into the enterprise architecture
• Develop architectural approaches that promote interoperability and integration
Education and Experience:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, or related role
• Extensive experience with DoDAF and enterprise architecture methodologies
• Proven track record developing enterprise solution architectures
• Experience with communications architecture in complex environments
• Knowledge of DoD and Army IT policies, guidance, and regulations
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Expert knowledge of DoDAF methodologies, viewpoints, and implementation
• Extensive experience developing communications architectures for enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to design comprehensive enterprise solution architectures
• Experience with strategic IT planning and technology roadmapping
• Strong skills in architecture modeling and documentation
• Proficiency in developing baseline architectures, target architectures, and transition plans
• Experience developing and tracking architecture program metrics
• Strong risk management skills for identifying and mitigating program risks
• Excellent facilitation skills for coordinating program meetings with diverse stakeholders
• Advanced documentation abilities for maintaining complex program artifacts
• Deep understanding of enterprise systems integration and interoperability concepts
• Experience aligning architecture with business objectives and strategic initiatives
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Understanding of IT service management principles and practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Willingness to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama
Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field
• Professional architecture certifications (TOGAF, DoDAF, etc.)
• Experience working with Army or DoD architecture initiatives
• Knowledge of AMC's mission, structure, and IT landscape
• Proficiency with architecture modeling tools (Sparx EA, IBM Rational, etc.)
• Experience with cloud architecture and implementation strategies
• Background in service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles
• Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and zero trust principles
• Experience with IT portfolio management and governance
• Background in data architecture and information management
• Experience with agile architecture methodologies
• Understanding of business process modeling and optimization
• Knowledge of network architecture principles and practices
• Experience leading architecture teams or initiatives
• Background in solution architecture for mission-critical systems
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The Enterprise Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and maintaining comprehensive enterprise architecture solutions that align with strategic objectives and adhere to DoD standards. This on-site role will focus on developing comprehensive enterprise solution architectures for the Army Materiel Command (AMC) using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with enterprise architecture development, communications architecture, and strategic IT planning within DoD environments.
Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Provide architecture support using the latest approved version of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Ensure compliance with officially published Army and DoD policies, guidance, and regulations
• Develop and maintain a Communications Architecture to effectively visualize the AMC communications enterprise
• Design and document comprehensive Enterprise Solution Architectures that address complex business and technical requirements
• Provide expert input into strategic and technical planning efforts for enterprise initiatives
• Develop baseline architectures that accurately represent current systems and capabilities
• Create target architectures that align with strategic objectives and technology roadmaps
• Design sequencing plans that enable effective transition from baseline to target architectures
• Support established Enterprise Solution Architecture Programs across the organization
• Develop, track, and report program metrics and performance indicators to measure architectural effectiveness
• Identify potential program risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Coordinate and facilitate program meetings with stakeholders at all levels
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation for architecture initiatives
• Ensure architecture products are compliant with DoDAF standards and guidelines
• Create architecture models that effectively communicate complex systems and relationships
• Provide architectural guidance for enterprise solutions implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration into the enterprise architecture
• Develop architectural approaches that promote interoperability and integration
Education and Experience:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, or related role
• Extensive experience with DoDAF and enterprise architecture methodologies
• Proven track record developing enterprise solution architectures
• Experience with communications architecture in complex environments
• Knowledge of DoD and Army IT policies, guidance, and regulations
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Expert knowledge of DoDAF methodologies, viewpoints, and implementation
• Extensive experience developing communications architectures for enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to design comprehensive enterprise solution architectures
• Experience with strategic IT planning and technology roadmapping
• Strong skills in architecture modeling and documentation
• Proficiency in developing baseline architectures, target architectures, and transition plans
• Experience developing and tracking architecture program metrics
• Strong risk management skills for identifying and mitigating program risks
• Excellent facilitation skills for coordinating program meetings with diverse stakeholders
• Advanced documentation abilities for maintaining complex program artifacts
• Deep understanding of enterprise systems integration and interoperability concepts
• Experience aligning architecture with business objectives and strategic initiatives
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Understanding of IT service management principles and practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Willingness to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama
Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field
• Professional architecture certifications (TOGAF, DoDAF, etc.)
• Experience working with Army or DoD architecture initiatives
• Knowledge of AMC's mission, structure, and IT landscape
• Proficiency with architecture modeling tools (Sparx EA, IBM Rational, etc.)
• Experience with cloud architecture and implementation strategies
• Background in service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles
• Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and zero trust principles
• Experience with IT portfolio management and governance
• Background in data architecture and information management
• Experience with agile architecture methodologies
• Understanding of business process modeling and optimization
• Knowledge of network architecture principles and practices
• Experience leading architecture teams or initiatives
• Background in solution architecture for mission-critical systems
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Office
Huntsville, AL, US
Full Time
150k - 153k USD/year
September 15, 2025