- Company Name
- BAE Systems, Inc.
- Job Title
- Director, Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Director, Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
**Role Summary:**
Lead the enterprise architecture function within a digital transformation organization, defining data, application, and infrastructure strategies. Align IT architecture with business goals, oversee design and implementation of multi-platform solutions, enforce compliance (DFARS, CMMC), and foster a community of TOGAF‑aligned architects.
**Expectations:**
* Deliver mature, scalable enterprise architecture that reduces legacy technical debt and supports digital transformation.
* Build and mentor a high‑performing architecture team, driving cross‑functional collaboration.
* Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and business continuity standards while optimizing cost and risk.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Develop and maintain enterprise data, network, cloud, security, and application roadmaps.
2. Partner with infrastructure, data & analytics, PMO, and business leaders to align technical roadmaps with business strategy.
3. Lead system engineering processes, including requirements definition, design review, and compliance validation.
4. Establish and enforce architecture standards, principles, and governance for new technology implementations (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS).
5. Manage application and service inventory, continuous improvement, and documentation.
6. Mentor architects, promote collaboration across sectors, and embed architecture in all software lifecycle stages.
7. Ensure security, resilience, privacy, and regulatory compliance across all deployments.
**Required Skills:**
* Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
* Cloud, data center, network, security, and application architecture
* Governance, risk, and compliance (DFARS, CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST)
* Strategic planning, roadmap development, and modernization initiatives
* Stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influence across C‑suite and technical teams
* Leadership, coaching, and team development
* Strong communication, facilitation, and consulting abilities
**Required Education & Certifications:**
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
* TOGAF® Certified Enterprise Architect (preferred).
* Relevant security or compliance certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+) are highly desirable.
Falls church, United states
Hybrid
26-01-2026