The Solutions Architect at BAE Systems designs and implements innovative solutions while managing enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF and UAF, focusing on AI and data strategy.
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect who is passionate about implementing solutions, problem solving, and collaboration. The role will focus on delivering innovative solutions within the applications space, with particular focus on enterprise standards, architecture frameworks, and solution design. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive business growth.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect who is passionate about implementing solutions, problem solving, and collaboration. The role will focus on delivering innovative solutions within the applications space, with particular focus on enterprise standards, architecture frameworks, and solution design. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive business growth.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Create detailed designs and specifications for solutions, and work with cross-functional teams & senior technical leads to assist in execution.
- Ensure architecture designs are aligned with the Enterprise strategy and policies;
- Work directly on implementations in the technical delivery role to deliver project success;
- Develop and author Enterprise architectural principles, patterns, and standards;
- Implement, manage and maintain architecture communications and SharePoint site;
- Assist in establishing future state applications architecture with a focus on AI and data strategy;
- Assist in organizational standards related to Enterprise Architecture frameworks, including The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and Unified Architecture Framework.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Minimum 5+ years of technical experience delivering enterprise solutions across multiple domains (application, data, and technology);
- Experience in implementing Enterprise Architecture Frameworks including TOGAF and/or UAF;
- Experience in cloud implementations (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS) using Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders including senior technical teams and end-users;
- Proven ability to author Enterprise-grade documents & diagrams;
- Diagramming & modeling expertise with tools such as Visio, SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw;
- Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, DoDI);
- Familiarity with integration implementation technologies such as APIs, JSON, XML, messaging, and data exchange formats (e.g., XML, JSON);
- Familiarity with Agile methodology methods and tools, including Jira and/or ServiceNow;
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and stakeholder needs.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
APIs
AWS
Azure
Cameo/Magicdraw
JIRA
JSON
Servicenow
Sysml
Togaf
Uaf
Visio
XML
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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