IT Enterprise Architect (Sr., Specialist, Principal)

General Dynamics - Groton, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Groton, CT

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The IT Enterprise Architect position at General Dynamics is a mid-level to senior role focused on supporting new submarine programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business, information systems, and technology architecture, with an emphasis on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. This role requires an active learner who can manage multiple tasks independently and contribute to the development of future state architectures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business strategy and requirements to derive future state architecture.
• Define requirements, principles, and models that guide decisions at both project and enterprise levels.
• Stay updated on technology trends and their practical applications.
• Identify gaps and deficiencies in current state architectures and develop solutions.
• Review proposed solutions to balance long-term strategic goals with short-term tactical needs.
• Perform functional and technical design reviews for completeness and compliance with requirements and standards.
• Learn new technologies and products as needed.
• Collaborate with business constituents, architecture team members, project teams, and solution providers.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics.
• 4+ years of relevant Enterprise Architecture work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Industry standard Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience working in a PLM environment.
• Modeling experience.