Chief Architect

Chief Architect Centil - 5.0 Lafayette, CO Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $200,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid jury duty AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Military leave Paid time off Flextime Cell phone reimbursement Parental leave Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Qualifications Jira Computer Science 5 years TS/SCI Engineering DoD experience Enterprise architecture Investment strategy development Confluence IT Agile software development Master's degree in computer science Senior level Master's degree in engineering Communication skills Full Job Description •To be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen with an active US government security clearance. Additionally, you must either live near or be willing to move to the Boulder, CO area.•About Centil Centil , a Sabel Systems company, is a mission-focused engineering team supporting some of the highest-priority space defense programs in the U.S. Space Force portfolio, including missile defense and missile warning systems for Space Systems Command. Our work spans DevSecOps, CI/CD product development, and space-domain systems engineering, and our people are embedded directly in the programs they support. In January 2026, Sabel Systems acquired Centil to expand its Advanced Engineering Services capabilities. For our team, that means access to a broader portfolio of programs, deeper corporate resources, and new career pathways - while preserving the technical ownership and small-team culture that defines how we work. It's an exciting time to join

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we're growing, the mission portfolio is expanding, and we're building the team that will define what comes next. If you are interested in learning more about Centil or our team, check out our website at www.centil.io. About the role This position is for a Chief Architect in Boulder, CO. This is a key position on contract, carrying significant responsibility for long-term architecture strategy in support of national security space missions. This role will be onsite 5 days a week in Boulder, CO. What you'll do Oversee and plan enterprise-level evolution of the consolidated hardware and software technical baseline Ensure the hardware/software baseline is thoroughly documented and maintained Lead identification of architecture-level risks, issues, and opportunities across the enterprise Convene and facilitate working groups, standing or temporary, to conduct studies, trade analyses, and develop solutions Develop and recommend long-term (3+ year) investment strategies aligned with program strategic direction Required Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related IT field 15+ years of industry-related experience Minimum 5 years of software development, integration, and/or test experience in operational DoD or other national security facilities (industry and/or Government roles) Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Live near or be willing to move to the Boulder, CO area since the work must be performed in the office Preferred/Bonus Qualifications Experience working within an agile workflow Experience with Jira and Confluence Other Company Requirements In addition to job-specific requirements, Centil believes it is important for all employees to possess the following skills/characteristics: Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Ability to passionately deliver high-level messaging to various types of audiences -this will eventually include senior leaders. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel Self-motivated individual who actively and independently seeks out opportunities for learning and development Collaborates well; enjoys working as part of a team DoD Secret or higher clearance is preferred. All applicants must be US citizens eligible for a US Government security clearance Expected Salary Range Depending on experience and skillset, most candidates will earn between $150,000 and $200,000 per year. Please note that the salary range is a general guideline only. We consider many factors when determining salaries including, but are not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education, training, certifications, key skills, and mission/customer familiarity. We combine these factors with market and business considerations to extend a job offer. Benefits Centil offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following: Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days Ten (10) paid holidays per year: 8 fixed holidays, plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion) Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule Discretionary bi-annual bonus plan, based on individual and company performance 401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required Healthcare coverage plan through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) Employer-paid Life, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurances Access to optional, employee-paid Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurances Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid training and conference attendance Additional benefits, as needed, for significant life events: parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty pay, military leave pay One-time home office reimbursement Phone plan reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, supporting emotional health and well-being of employees and their families Centil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.