Chief Architect, Mission Solutions

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking an experienced Chief Architect to lead the technical architecture, systems integration, and engineering strategy supporting deployment and operation of Vertasyn as the Centralized Operating Provider (COP) for a critical satellite communications program. The Chief Architect serves as the senior technical authority responsible for defining and maintaining the overall system architecture across satellite communications, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, cybersecurity, and mission systems. This role provides technical leadership to engineering teams while ensuring all system components operate as an integrated, secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise solution.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading large-scale technical environments involving space systems, satellite communications, ground infrastructure, mission operations, distributed communications networks, cloud platforms, or enterprise information technology capabilities.

Key Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Salary range: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience designing, developing, integrating, or leading complex software-intensive, distributed, or mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead, solution architect, enterprise architect, or chief architect supporting large-scale government, defense, intelligence, or commercial technology programs.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems operating across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture, system integration strategies, interface specifications, and technical roadmaps.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, distributed data systems, containerization, and cloud-native application development.
• Experience integrating software platforms with communications systems, mission systems, enterprise applications, or operational technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership and government stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical documentation, architecture products, and executive briefings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, engineering reviews, and operational activities.

• Experience supporting satellite communications, space operations, mission operations centers, or space domain awareness programs.
• Experience with Node.js, React, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or comparable modern software development frameworks.
• Experience designing cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Digital Twin technologies.
• Experience with AI/ML-enabled applications, enterprise data platforms, and workflow automation solutions.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), and CI/CD automation.
• Experience integrating commercial software products within Department of Defense or Intelligence Community environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, secure software development, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Security+ certification or other DoD 8140-compliant certification.
• Experience supporting classified government environments and complex satellite communications architectures.

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

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Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.