Enterprise Architect at Gdh Consulting, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri

Senior-Level Enterprise Architect

This senior-level Enterprise Architect role involves leading technical delivery and engineering initiatives for federal government projects. The position requires managing complex customer engagements, guiding cross-functional technical teams, and ensuring the successful execution of large-scale architecture solutions. The Enterprise Architect acts as a strategic technical and business leader, facilitating communication between internal teams and customer stakeholders to meet organizational goals and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact between the organization and the customer throughout project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
• Lead architecture activities including discovery, analysis, and development of comprehensive technical and business recommendations.
• Develop and present in-depth technical solutions, white papers, strategies, and assessments aligned with customer needs.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to address and resolve technical risks and issues, ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Review deployment documents, technical assessments, and project deliverables to maintain consistency and adherence to standards.
• Manage projects as standalone businesses, ensuring profitability, compliance, and high service levels.
• Foster long-term customer relationships through proactive engagement and customer-focused solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members, staying current on industry trends and best practices.
• Ensure all components comply with applicable regulatory, departmental, and organizational standards and policies.
• Travel up to 75% as required, supporting on-site client engagements and project delivery within the federal sector.

Qualifications

• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Recognized enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA).
• Minimum of 5 years of recent DoD IT delivery or consulting experience.
• Proven experience managing complex IT infrastructure projects, including WAN/LAN, data centers, WLAN, collaboration, and compute environments.
• Strong background in enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, and practices.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCIE or equivalent in technology areas like networking or security.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering technical presentations and business-friendly proposals.
• Ability to travel approximately 50-75%, primarily supporting federal projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team mentorship, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with DoD Data Center architectures and delivery models.

Publishing Pay Range:

$70.00 - $80.00 USD Hourly This position is based in remote, enabling the candidate to work fully remotely from an approved location.

About GDH:

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits:

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and Health Joy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability,…