Enterprise IT Chief Architect - HSV

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are seeking a visionary Enterprise IT Chief Architect to lead the strategic design and implementation of enterprise IT architecture supporting national defense missions. This executive role will shape the technological foundation of next-generation network infrastructure and digital services, driving the evolution of IT network architectures to support digital advancements, cloud-native solutions, and customer-centric platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising and mentoring a team of architects and engineers, fostering innovation and ensuring alignment with DoD’s mission-driven culture.

• Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks to support mission-critical systems, including command and control, cybersecurity, and cloud-based platforms.

• Designing and implementing an enterprise architecture framework that supports scalable cloud-native solutions, AI-driven platforms, and microservices architectures.

• Collaborating with senior DoD leadership, military stakeholders, and inter-agency partners to align IT architectures with national security objectives.

• Evaluating and integrating emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, zero-trust architecture, quantum-resistant cryptography) to maintain technological superiority.

• Establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and DoD cybersecurity standards.

• Developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, including technology roadmaps, standards, and governance processes to guide IT investments and initiatives.

• Overseeing the evaluation, selection, and integration of emerging technologies, ensuring they align with industry trends and best practices.

• Leading architecture reviews, audits, and optimization efforts to maintain a resilient and future-proof IT infrastructure.

• Leading ITSM initiatives (ITIL-based) to optimize service delivery, including incident management, change management, and service continuity for high-availability systems.

• Communicating complex architectural strategies to non-technical stakeholders, including senior military officials, interagency partners, and external contractors.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

• Must have 16, or more, years of general (full-time) experience

  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education

• Must have 10, or more, years of progressive experience in IT

• Must have 5, or more, years in a Chief Architect or equivalent senior leadership role within a large-scale enterprise environment

• Must have broad technical expertise across multiple domains, including cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity, data analytics, AI/ML, DevOps, and enterprise software systems

• Must have experience designing architectures for large-scale enterprise systems, including cloud migrations and digital transformation projects

• Must have an in-depth understanding of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks

• Must have an in-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management

• Must have experience leading and mentoring technical teams

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have broad technical knowledge across cloud platforms, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, zero-trust), data interoperability, emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, quantum-resistant systems), and industry trends (e.g., hybrid cloud, DevSecOps)

• Have Project Management experience

• Have an ITIL Strategic Leader certification

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a leadership team shaping enterprise architecture that directly supports national defense missions and digital transformation across a complex DoD environment.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow

• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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