Enterprise Architect - SME

About this role

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you are:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the principal authority for enterprise architectural frameworks, modernization initiatives, zero-trust security alignment, and cross-enclave interoperability across complex environments. The Enterprise Architect will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-class systems and technology architectures that support mission and business objectives, develop architecture roadmaps, and ensure alignment between business strategies and technology investments.

What you do:

• Design and implement enterprise-class systems and technology architectures.

• Develop current-state and future-state architecture roadmaps.

• Ensure alignment between business strategies and technology investments.

• Identify opportunities to improve scalability, interoperability, security, and operational effectiveness.

• Evaluate and improve architectural designs for security, scalability, resilience, and interoperability.

• Lead modernization initiatives and ensure adherence to zero-trust security principles.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture.

• Experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps.

• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, cloud technologies, systems integration, and modernization practices.

• Knowledge of zero-trust security principles and enterprise governance practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have:

• Master's degree in a related technical discipline.

• Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.

• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, Zachman, or comparable methodologies.

• Experience with cloud architecture, digital transformation, and multi-domain integration environments.

• Knowledge of cross-domain/cross-enclave interoperability solutions.

• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, CISSP, or equivalent.

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizenship required.

• Top Secret security clearance required.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $106,300 — $221,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the  Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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