GovCIO is currently seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-level design, integration, and implementation of complex, multi-vendor IT and cybersecurity systems in support of U.S. Government and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives. This senior engineering role requires strategic oversight across network, systems, and cybersecurity domains, with a strong focus on interoperability, innovation, and mission success. This position is a Remote Position and includes on-site presence and international travel depending on project requirements.
The Chief Enterprise Architect is the technical authority across enterprise-level network and cybersecurity architectures supporting modernization, integration, and lifecycle management for U.S. and partner nation systems. This role leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams in designing, configuring, and deploying secure, scalable solutions across data centers, NOCs, SOCs, and fielded international environments. The Chief Enterprise Engineer drives enterprise-level strategies by embedding best practices for cyber defense, networks, and systems modernization, as well as data assurance throughout all phases of solution development. Responsibilities include translating stakeholder and mission requirements into comprehensive, interoperable system designs; overseeing validation of traffic flows, firewall rules, and sensor placements; and ensuring optimal tuning of SIEM and threat detection tools. The incumbent architect and integrate cybersecurity solutions such as Gigamon, Trellix/FireEye/McAfee, DLP, and endpoint protection platforms, while supporting coordination with U.S. and foreign mission partners through all system deployment and sustainment phases. The role includes delivering executive briefings, supporting risk assessments, managing technical documentation and engineering baselines, and ensuring all activities align with DoD configuration and compliance standards. The position requires up to 40% international travel to partner nation locations in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
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GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
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