Enterprise Architect Jobs in Virginia
Enterprise Architect jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in federal IT modernization, defense contracting, and financial services and roles available from associate-level through principal and chief architect. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor lead hiring volume, anchored by employers such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Capital One. Cloud architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and federal enterprise architecture standards are the most consistently sought specializations across Virginia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Systems Architecture
Systems Engineering
REQ#: RQ231446
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program. This role owns the enterprise technical vision and is responsible for designing, integrating, modernizing, and governing all systems across the program. The architect will define architectural standards, ensure mission alignment, and drive secure, automated, and scalable solutions across all technology domains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single enterprise architect for the entire program, establishing and governing architecture standards and technical direction.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements.
- Architect and optimize solutions across key technologies, including:
- VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop
- Identity & Messaging: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- Storage: NetApp ONTAP
- Unified Communications: VoIP and collaboration platforms
- Operating Systems: Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows.
- Design secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
- Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce enterprise roadmaps and transition plans.
- Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables, including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs.
- Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineering teams, and operations personnel to guide and validate architecture decisions.
- Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 10+ years’ experience with five plus (5+) years of specialized design experience with large-scale enterprise IT services, cloud-native computing/adoption (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), system architecture, software integration, DevSecOps, and Service Oriented Architecture/Infrastructure (SOA/SOI) of similar size, scope, and complexity
- Proven track record in designing resilient architectures, including redundancy assessments, risk mitigation, integration with infrastructure (e.g., DoW or enterprise environments), strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Demonstrated experience designing and integrating large-scale, multi-technology enterprise environments using:
- Citrix and Azure VDI platforms
- Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- NetApp storage solutions
- Unified Communications platforms
- Windows Server and RHEL
- Strong experience with automation and orchestration, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise configuration management.
- Broad technical expertise across networking, cloud architectures (IL2–IL6), virtualization, identity services, data flows, and cybersecurity.
- Deep understanding of RMF, NIST controls, STIGs, DoWAF, and Zero Trust principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior DoW stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, Citrix Architect, NetApp NCIE/NCIP, RHEL, TOGAF, IaC-related certifications, ITILv4, COBIT, ISO standards and Department of War Architecture Framework (DoWAF)
- Experience supporting classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS) or major defense acquisition programs.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Highly autonomous, technically authoritative, mission-driven, and capable of leading enterprise-wide architectural strategy, modernization, and automation efforts across diverse technologies and stakeholders.
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
#GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned
#WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary
#clearedjobs #veterans #Autobots
#IntelligenceEngineered
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Leadership
Systems Architecture
Systems Engineering
REQ#: RQ231446
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program. This role owns the enterprise technical vision and is responsible for designing, integrating, modernizing, and governing all systems across the program. The architect will define architectural standards, ensure mission alignment, and drive secure, automated, and scalable solutions across all technology domains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single enterprise architect for the entire program, establishing and governing architecture standards and technical direction.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements.
- Architect and optimize solutions across key technologies, including:
- VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop
- Identity & Messaging: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- Storage: NetApp ONTAP
- Unified Communications: VoIP and collaboration platforms
- Operating Systems: Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows.
- Design secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
- Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce enterprise roadmaps and transition plans.
- Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables, including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs.
- Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineering teams, and operations personnel to guide and validate architecture decisions.
- Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 10+ years’ experience with five plus (5+) years of specialized design experience with large-scale enterprise IT services, cloud-native computing/adoption (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), system architecture, software integration, DevSecOps, and Service Oriented Architecture/Infrastructure (SOA/SOI) of similar size, scope, and complexity
- Proven track record in designing resilient architectures, including redundancy assessments, risk mitigation, integration with infrastructure (e.g., DoW or enterprise environments), strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Demonstrated experience designing and integrating large-scale, multi-technology enterprise environments using:
- Citrix and Azure VDI platforms
- Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- NetApp storage solutions
- Unified Communications platforms
- Windows Server and RHEL
- Strong experience with automation and orchestration, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise configuration management.
- Broad technical expertise across networking, cloud architectures (IL2–IL6), virtualization, identity services, data flows, and cybersecurity.
- Deep understanding of RMF, NIST controls, STIGs, DoWAF, and Zero Trust principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior DoW stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, Citrix Architect, NetApp NCIE/NCIP, RHEL, TOGAF, IaC-related certifications, ITILv4, COBIT, ISO standards and Department of War Architecture Framework (DoWAF)
- Experience supporting classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS) or major defense acquisition programs.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Highly autonomous, technically authoritative, mission-driven, and capable of leading enterprise-wide architectural strategy, modernization, and automation efforts across diverse technologies and stakeholders.
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
#GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned
#WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary
#clearedjobs #veterans #Autobots
#IntelligenceEngineered
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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The qualifications that appear most often in enterprise architect jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical field
- Experience with TOGAF, FEAF, or DoDAF enterprise architecture frameworks
- Active or obtainable federal security clearance for defense and government agency roles
- Proficiency designing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong background aligning IT strategy with organizational business goals and roadmaps
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through large-scale systems integration projects
Enterprise Architect Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an enterprise architect in Virginia?
Virginia has no state-issued license for enterprise architects, so the path runs through education and vendor-neutral certifications. Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, plus a recognized framework credential such as TOGAF certification from The Open Group. For roles with federal agencies or defense contractors, which are especially common in Northern Virginia, obtaining a security clearance early gives candidates a strong edge.
How much do enterprise architects make in Virginia?
Enterprise architects in Virginia earn a median of about $160,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,210 for the lowest 10% to over $210,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire enterprise architects in Virginia?
Employers hiring enterprise architects in Virginia right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, BAE Systems USA, and Akima, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors means a large share of openings sit with large systems integrators and technology services firms headquartered in or around Northern Virginia.
Which Virginia cities have the most enterprise architect jobs?
Arlington, Reston, and Fairfax account for the most enterprise architect openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of its proximity to federal agencies, the Pentagon, and major defense and intelligence contractors, while Richmond draws demand from financial services firms and state government IT programs, and Hampton Roads reflects the region's substantial Navy and military installation presence.
Are there remote enterprise architect jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many technical roles. About 78% of enterprise architect openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on documentation, architecture reviews, and stakeholder alignment rather than on-site infrastructure. Strategy and cloud architecture work tends to be the most remote-eligible, while roles requiring cleared facility access or hands-on data center oversight are typically on-site.
How can I get hired as an enterprise architect in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a solutions architect, systems analyst, or IT project manager role, which large Virginia employers such as Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton use as a feeder into architecture tracks. Candidates who complete TOGAF Foundation certification and build a portfolio demonstrating systems integration or cloud migration work stand out. Many Northern Virginia defense contractors also offer rotational technology programs for early-career candidates with clearance eligibility.
Where can I find and apply to enterprise architect jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to enterprise architect jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.
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