Lead Architect Enterprise/Solution (Cyber Environment)

Job Description
This BAE Systems program supports our federal customer who plays a key role in providing direct cybersecurity engineering support. This program provides systems and security engineering and integration support to specific Government-sponsored projects, pilots and prototypes. This includes solution planning and engineering, defining security requirements, target architecture, interoperability and integration, system testing, Verification and Validation, Modeling and Simulation, studies and analysis, post-deployment security validation (PDSV), and project risk management. As part of this team, you will contribute to the engineering of current and emerging cybersecurity systems, policies, and processes to enforce standards and identify vulnerabilities and capability gaps and reduce cybersecurity risk of our customer networks.
Searching for a big picture thinker to lead an architecture team working digital transformation in a cyber-environment developing solutions to today and tomorrow's challenging threats. The Lead Architect shall be responsible for a team of Enterprise and Solution architects. The Lead Architect shall coordinate the team architecture work ensuring that the solution architecture fits with the enterprise architecture. The Lead Architect shall lead the development of enterprise and project architecture artifacts, and lead support for the program's architecture databases. The Lead Architect has technical architecture responsibilities as well as management and leadership of the architecture team.
**This position is eligible for maximum telework (>50%) for applicants residing in the National Capital Region (DC, MD, VA).**
**This position's office location can be either Sterling, VA, or Rockville, MD.**
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10+ years of proven experience as a System Architect with experience in development of conceptual and logical architecture.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership abilities to oversee/coordinate with large teams in defining and maintaining multiple projects to meet multiple requirements
• Excellent systems documentation and architecture diagram skills with thorough understanding of systems architecture, engineering, administration, configuration, and security procedures.
• Experience with project management
• Experience developing/implementing SOPs, process changes, or guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the team's architecture work with the Government, maintain, and enhance architecture plans and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of enterprise and project architecture artifacts, and lead support for the program's architecture databases.
• Good communication/consulting skills particularly w/ engaging Sr. Leaders and stakeholders
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance, and be eligible for TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtain DHS EOD

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active TS/SCI
• Active DHS HQ EOD
• Experience with SAFe
• Knowledge of DoDAF
• MBSE experience in developing UML and SysML models to support architecture, design, and development for large-scale program
• Experience with transformation projects
• Hands on experience with NoMagic, Cameo Enterprise Architecture/MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler, System Architect, or other equivalent enterprise architecture tools
• Experience with transitioning architecture and design data from Unicom System Architect into model-based environment
• Experience working with multiple teams and ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels within and outside of the organization to bring together the solution.
• Experience in systems engineering requirements and concept development, systems hardware and software design and development, and system integration.
• Hold cloud computing certification (e.g., AWS Certified, Microsoft Azure Certified, CCSP, CompTIA Cloud+)
• Hold cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GSEC)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.