Enterprise Architect

Job ID: req4685Employee Type: exempt full-time

Division: Enterprise Information Technology

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USAThe Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases. Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases. As part of the FNL, Enterprise IT (EIT) supports the scientific mission by providing robust IT infrastructure and systems. This enables cutting-edge research while ensuring operational requirements are met. Our infrastructure team serves FNL and NCI laboratories across the Fort Detrick campus, the Advanced Technical Research Facility (ATRF), and other buildings in the Frederick area. We deliver data connectivity, enterprise storage, and computing resources—including HPC/GPU clusters—to facilitate scientific workflows. The Enterprise Solutions team offers end-to-end solutions for the FNL community, supporting both laboratory and business operations. As the operational backbone, our team delivers and maintains applications and integrations spanning ERP, facilities maintenance, environmental health and safety, and human resources.

ABOUT THE ROLE: We areseeking an Enterprise Architect to provide strategic technical leadershipwithin our Enterprise IT organization. This role is responsible for defining, maintaining, and advancing the organization's Enterprise Architecture (EA), ensuring that technology investments are aligned with both scientific researchand business objectives. Inthis role, you will collaborate closely with Solution Architects, the SAFeRelease Train Engineer (RTE), EIT Management, Technical Leads, Product Owners, and infrastructure teams. Together, you will establish architectural directionacross enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data, andintegration platforms. This is a technical leadership position with broadinfluence over enterprise strategy, technology standardization, governance, andthe future direction of the Laboratory's IT portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead thedevelopment, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the Enterprise

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or six (6) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) yearsof experience performing in an Enterprise Architecture role within complex ITenvironments. Demonstratedexperience developing and implementing Enterprise Architecture programsfor an OCIO (or similar) organization using recognized frameworks such asTOGAF or equivalent methodologies. Experiencecreating enterprise technology roadmaps, architectural standards, governance processes, and modernization strategies. Experience andunderstanding of...Strongunderstanding of enterprise operational applications to include ERP, Accounting/Finance, Purchasing, Contracts, HR systems, Facility &Asset Management solutions. Strongunderstanding with data warehouse and BI technologies, enterpriseintegration techniques, and cloud architecture. Working, high-level understanding of computer networking protocols, virtualizationand container technology, and data storage platforms. Workingknowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliaceframeworks including NIST 800-53 and related federal security standards. Experience withbusiness process analysis, requirements management, and enterprisesolution design across multiple technology domains. Experiencesupporting Agile software development environments; familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles. Excellentwritten, verbal, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability tocommunicate technical concepts to executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders. Demonstratedanalytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balanceimmediate operational needs against long-term enterprise objectives. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONSCandidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Experienceworking within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. Experience withone more of the following: Deltek Costpoint, IBM Maximo, IBM Planning& Analytics, Cority (EHS), Cornerstone (LMS), OnBase (ECMS).Experiencesupporting scientific research and laboratory environments and/orfederally funded research environments (FFRDC).Experience withhybrid and cloud-native architectures across Azure or other enterprisecloud platforms. Experience withAI/ML infrastructure, modern data platforms, or advanced researchcomputing environments. Securitycertifications such as CISSP or equivalent. TOGAFcertification or other Enterprise Architecture certifications.

WHY JOIN US? You'll play a central role in shaping the technology strategy that supports one of the nation's premier biomedical research organizations. Working alongside executive leadership, scientific programs, and enterprise technology teams, you'll influence modernization initiatives, establish enterprise standards, and help guide the future architecture supporting high-performance computing, AI/ML, laboratory operations, cybersecurity, and enterprise business systems. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here136,200.00 - 227,875.00 USDThe posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions#LI-LR1