Enterprise Application Architect
CHAOS Industries2 months ago
Washington, DC, USASenior / Staff+
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$160k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own the enterprise application architecture blueprint across ERP, CRM, ITSM, HR/recruiting, and program management platforms.
- Design and oversee secure, scalable, interoperable integrations across enterprise applications, mission systems, hybrid cloud, on-premise, classified, unclassified, and air-gapped environments.
- Define API strategy and lead RESTful and event-driven integration pattern design.
- Translate business and mission requirements from program, contracts, finance, operations, and government stakeholders into technical architecture specifications.
- Lead or support application implementation projects from architecture through deployment and govern architectural integrity across delivery teams.
- Ensure application architectures comply with DFARS, CMMC Level 2/3, ITAR, NIST 800-53, and applicable export-control requirements.
- Support RMF authorization activities with ISSM and ISSO stakeholders for applications in classified or CUI environments.
- Maintain current-state and target-state architecture documentation and manage the enterprise application portfolio inventory and lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison to government customers and prime contractors for assigned enterprise application programs.
- Travel up to 10% CONUS for program sites, customer meetings, and architecture reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience is considered, and a master’s degree is preferred.
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in enterprise application architecture, systems integration, or solutions architecture, including at least four years supporting defense, GovCon, or federal government environments.
- Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise application solutions for DoD or IC programs, including classification boundaries and CUI handling.
- Hands-on experience with AWS Government Cloud or Azure Government Cloud and hybrid cloud/on-premise integrations.
- Working knowledge of CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
- Active Secret clearance required at hire; TS eligibility or an active TS clearance is preferred.
- Preferred experience includes ERP, HCS, program accounting, contract management, DoD acquisition systems, EVM, DCAA audit compliance, Zero Trust Architecture, CMMC assessment readiness, or SSP development.
- TOGAF 9/10, AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, or equivalent architecture or delivery certification is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are 100% company-paid.
- 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay, plus FSA, HSA, and life insurance.
- Free daily lunch, no-meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, and a casual dress code.
- Pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and potential annual bonuses.
- Onsite role with up to 10% CONUS travel; the company has offices across five global locations.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries builds networked sensing, communications, and real-time software systems for defense, government security, commercial aviation, and critical infrastructure operators. It sells integrated hardware–software platforms and related services to government and industrial customers. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the privately held company also maintains offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, and its products are designed for fielded, time-critical operations.