Enterprise Architect - Washington, DC, United States - IBM

Description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build
To design
To code
To consult
To think along with clients and sell
To make markets
To invent
To collaborate
Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible
Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly accomplished Enterprise Architect to lead strategic application migration initiatives within the realm of US Federal Government Systems
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional expertise in architecting and executing seamless application migration across diverse cloud and edge computing environments
Experience with federal agencies such as Army, Navy, DHS, HHS, TSA, GSA, and VA is strongly preferred
An active Top Secret security clearance (with SCI eligibility) is a prerequisite for this role

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with federal government agencies, including Army, Navy, DHS, HHS, TSA, GSA, and VA, to understand their specific application migration requirements and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive application migration strategies that adhere to federal regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead the formulation of application migration blueprints, roadmaps, and execution plans for large-scale government programs.
• Provide technical leadership in selecting and leveraging application migration frameworks across cloud and edge platforms, focusing on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in various application migration strategies, including rehost, refactor, rearchitect, rebuild, and replace, ensuring efficient and successful migration outcomes.
• Expertise in Container Management solutions and Infrastructure as Code practices to facilitate seamless application migration.
• Well-trained in AI-based code generation and migration technologies to optimize and expedite migration processes.
• Extensive experience in migrating applications to cloud at scale and speed, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
• Profound familiarity with Cloud Native Application Development principles, ensuring newly migrated applications harness cloud-native capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate migrated applications seamlessly with existing infrastructure and ecosystems.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in application migration, cloud computing, and edge computing, incorporating relevant technologies into architectural designs.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and technical staff members in application migration best practices.
• Engage with vendors and third-party partners to leverage their expertise in implementing application migration solutions.
• Participate in proposal development and client presentations as necessary

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Extensive experience in application migration architecture and execution and proven experience collaborating with federal government agencies, including Army, Navy, DHS, HHS, TSA, GSA, and VA.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and strong familiarity with AI-based code generation and migration technologies
• Proficiency in application migration frameworks across diverse platforms and a thorough understanding of Cloud Native Application Development principles.
• Experience with Container Management solutions and Infrastructure as Code practices and extensive experience in migrating applications to cloud at scale and speed

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with mainframe migration and modernization is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and strong problem-solving abilities with adaptability to changing requirements and technologies.
• Relevant cloud and application development certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Developer) are advantageous.