The Opportunity:
Join NAVSEA as the Lead Enterprise Architect for the Navy Maritime Maintenance Enterprise Solution (NMMES). In this role, you will design and evolve enterprise-scale cloud architectures that support mission-critical naval ship and submarine maintenance applications, system integrations, and data platforms. You will architect solutions serving 45,000+ users across Navy Shipyards and Intermediate Maintenance Facilities worldwide, lead the modernization of legacy hosting environments through cloud-native services and automation, and guide the long-term technical direction of the NMMES cloud ecosystem.
This position oversees the full enterprise architecture lifecycle—from strategy and design through implementation and continuous evolution—while applying SAFe Agile practices to improve architectural governance, delivery efficiency, and team collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership for the architecture, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise systems and services in AWS-based hybrid environments
Architect, deploy, and operate AWS and AWS Outposts solutions supporting mission-critical workloads and enterprise modernization
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and automation scripting to enable repeatable, auditable, and scalable AWS infrastructure delivery
Lead decomposition of enterprise architectures into modular AWS services, reusable patterns, and platform components to support full lifecycle management
Establish and enforce AWS enterprise standards, including landing zones, VPC architectures, subnetting, routing, IAM, and security guardrails
Design secure AWS networking architectures, including VPC connectivity, segmentation, hybrid routing, and controlled access to on-premise legacy systems
Ensure secure integration between legacy DoD systems (including Oracle/Solaris platforms where applicable) and modern AWS-hosted applications
Develop and maintain AWS architecture documentation, design artifacts, and standards supporting governance, audits, and accreditation
Support RMF / ATO-aligned delivery by embedding logging, monitoring, and compliance controls into AWS environments
Collaborate with program leadership, security, and engineering teams to align AWS architecture solutions with mission and cost objectives
Qualifications:
Required:
US Citizen with an active Secret clearance
High School Diploma or equivalent
13+ years of progressive experience in enterprise IT architecture, cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering within DoD or Federal environments
Demonstrated experience architecting, deploying, and sustaining AWS-centric environments, including AWS Outposts
Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and AWS automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages
Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture principles supporting large-scale, mission-critical AWS environments
Proven ability to lead technical efforts, define AWS standards, and influence architecture decisions across teams
Experience integrating legacy systems with modern AWS-hosted services across multiple operating systems
Experience supporting RMF, ATO, auditability, and compliance in AWS-based DoD environments
Current CompTIA Security+ certification
Desired:
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or equivalent)
Experience supporting Navy or naval maintenance systems or similarly complex DoD enterprise programs
Experience designing architectures spanning Windows, RHEL, NetScaler, and legacy UNIX platforms within AWS environments
Familiarity with SAFe Agile and enterprise-scale DevOps delivery
Knowledge of DoD and Navy standards related to AWS enterprise architecture and system interoperability
Familiarity with DoDAF in the context of cloud-based enterprise architectures
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$114,600-$252,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.