Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Enterprise Architect located at Lackland AFB-San Antonio, Texas. Why Work with us ? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Responsibilities: The Contractor shall perform work that involves the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. Functions required to be performed by individuals in this specialty may include: • Developing reference models of the enterprise and maintaining the information in the IT repository. • Determining the gaps between the current and the target architecture and recommending plans for transitioning to target architecture. • Recommending the policies and principles to guide technology decisions for the enterprise architecture. • Identifying opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies. • Promoting and educating customers and stakeholders on the use and value of the enterprise architecture. • Providing enterprise architecture guidance, support, and coordination to customers and IT project teams. • Documenting the enterprise architecture infrastructure, including the business units and key processes, using modeling techniques. • Ensuring technical integration is achieved across the enterprise by participating in test planning, validation, and reviews. • Evaluating the impact of enterprise architecture products and services on IT investments, business operations, stakeholder satisfaction, and other outcomes. • Coordinating and conducting governance and portfolio management activities associated with ensuring compliance with the enterprise architecture; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices to all components of the enterprise architecture. • Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Active TS/SCI Clearance • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience • Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical engineering role • Ability to Integrate with other organizations/teams • Ability to develop a highly effective working relationship with the customer Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with agile methodology • Excellent customer service, leadership, communication, and interface skills All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.