Job Description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Tepa Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office presence in Alexandria, VA

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking an Enterprise Architect to design, oversee, and implement the IT architecture of the organization. This role focuses on aligning technology strategy with business objectives and ensuring that the IT landscape supports the organization’s long-term goals. The Enterprise Architect analyzes current architecture, develops and manages a roadmap for evolution, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Job Functions:

• Provide guidance on designing, implementing, and managing scalable IT systems, including current and emerging ESRI server technologies.
• Establish architecture best practices, standards, and frameworks.
• Provides and document reviews, recommendations, procedures and designs in support of Tepa and client enterprise GIS activities along with the technologies that often integrate with GIS.
• Lead the design and integration of application, data, and technology architectures, ensuring interoperability across systems.
• Implement architecture governance processes to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews and audits, ensuring that projects align with established architectural guidelines.
• Evaluate and select architecture frameworks, tools, and technologies for effective governance and management.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business units, ensuring alignment of goals and initiatives.
• Work closely with developers, and IT operations to ensure architecture consistency across projects.
• Partner with the cybersecurity team to ensure that architecture is secure and meets compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends; assess and recommend new technologies for potential implementation.
• Evaluate and oversee the integration of new technologies into the organization’s infrastructure.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or a similar role
• Professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Certified Enterprise Architect) are a plus
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
• Significant advanced experience with the Esri ArcGIS suite of applications and solutions, including administration and deployment of server-side Enterprise technologies and Web GIS Application administration (e.g. ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey 123, etc.)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, ArcPy, and Arcade expressions
• Proficiency in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud-native design
• Experience with integration, data management, and security best practices, including securing internet-exposed Esri-based services
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Enthusiasm and expertise for creating user-friendly system administrator and power-user documentation; system architecture and process diagrams, and design documentation