Title:
Enterprise Architect

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KBR is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Enterprise Architect to support enterprise-wide modernization and transformation initiatives for a mission-oriented federal agency. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud architecture for multi-tier or hybrid applications, virtualized infrastructure, and enterprise cloud ecosystems-as well as strategic insight into business planning and IT transformation.

The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with stakeholders to align mission-critical services to a future-state technology vision, define transformation roadmaps, and deliver enterprise architecture support that accelerates the agency's IT modernization objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and oversee enterprise cloud architectures supporting scalable, secure, and resilient multi-tier or hybrid applications.
• Lead the design and governance of virtualized infrastructure and ensure alignment with operational and business goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and support for business capability planning and maturity assessments, helping the agency align IT transformation with mission priorities.
• Translate core services and operational goals into a "north-star" enterprise architecture vision, grounded in best-in-class technology stacks.
• Define, sequence, and prioritize modernization and transformation efforts through the development of strategic, actionable roadmaps.
• Ensure enterprise architecture efforts adhere to ITIL processes and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate across cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and align execution to strategy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in enterprise architecture frameworks, delivery models, and technology investments.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree (M.S.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in information technology architecture, with specific hands-on experience in:

• Designing multi-tier cloud or hybrid applications
• Managing virtualized infrastructure
• Developing and governing enterprise cloud architectures
• Certifications (ALL are required):
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • ITIL Certification
  • Cloud FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP)

• Strategic Experience:
  • Direct experience supporting business planning and strategy in federal IT environments.
  • Ability to define target-state architectures and sequence transformation through a strategic modernization roadmap.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust prior to start.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including presentation readiness for customer engagements and orals.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting mission-driven federal agencies with complex IT modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) Framework.
• Familiarity with other architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF).
• Deep understanding of cloud economics, optimization, and FinOps principles.
• Knowledge of federal IT governance, modernization policy, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, TIC 3.0).

Candidate Profile:

• Strategic thinker and practitioner who can architect complex systems while aligning to federal mission outcomes.
• Comfortable operating in cross-functional teams, leading technical discussions, and influencing stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a bias toward continuous improvement and measurable impact.

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for facility access and user accounts. STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBR's employee's must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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