Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect

Job Description Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect to join the JETSII Contract! The Salesforce Enterprise Platform Architect serves as the senior technical authority for NASA's unified, multi ‑ tenant Salesforce ecosystem, providing enterprise ‑ wide architectural vision, governance leadership, and platform stewardship. This role ensures that Salesforce capabilities, integrations, and customizations are strategically aligned with Agency objectives, technically scalable, and sustainably managed across all customer tenants. The architect also leads cross ‑ functional technical reviews, establishes development and governance standards, guides implementation teams, and shapes long ‑ term platform strategy in support of NASA ' s mission ‑ critical business operations. Key Responsibilities Platform Strategy & Governance Serve as the enterprise Salesforce Platform Architect, providing strategic architectural leadership for the agency's Salesforce ecosystem and ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and mission-aligned platform designLead architecture reviews and governance forums to ensure enterprise standards, solution quality, and technical consistencyDevelop and maintain the enterprise Salesforce strategy, governance framework, and multi-year roadmap aligned with mission objectives and technology modernization initiativesAlign business processes with Salesforce features, standardize automation patterns, and define when to use Flow, code, or external systemsRecommend improvements to the enterprise operating model and clarify roles between platform governance and tenant administrationAudit license usage and platform assets regularly; identify compliance risks and cost‑saving opportunitiesEstablish and continuously improve platform delivery processes, including demand intake, solution review, and development lifecycle practices Enterprise Architecture Establish and oversee enterprise architecture standards by reviewing solution designs, customizations, data models, automation, and code for alignment with platform best practicesDevelop and maintain enterprise reference architectures, design standards, reusable patterns, and architectural documentationDefine enterprise integration architecture and standards for APIs, event-driven messaging, MuleSoft, identity services, and external system connectivityDefine platform lifecycle strategies, including release planning, technical currency, deprecation, and modernization initiatives Data & Platform Management Own enterprise data architecture, including logical and physical data models, duplicate management strategies, metadata standards, and data retention/archival plansIdentify technical debt, prioritize platform modernization efforts, and guide remediation strategies to improve long-term maintainabilityPartner with cybersecurity teams to establish security architecture, identity management, access controls, and compliance with agency security policiesReduce object sprawl, consolidate overlapping custom objects, and enforce naming standards and data dictionaries Technical Leadership Mentor architects, developers, administrators, and technical leads while promoting reusable design patterns and platform best practicesCollaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, and application owners to ensure Salesforce integrates effectively within the broader enterprise technology ecosystemEvaluate emerging Salesforce capabilities, including Agentforce, Einstein, and AI technologies, and recommend adoption strategies aligned with agency prioritiesEvaluate new Salesforce features and advise on adoptionOther duties as assigned or required Requisition Qualifications This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience. 10+ years of overall IT experience7+ years of hands‑on Salesforce platform experienceProven technical leadership of cross-functional engineering teams and delivery of complex enterprise initiativesExperience designing and delivering large-scale, enterprise Salesforce solutions supporting multiple business functionsExperience developing enterprise platform strategy, architecture roadmaps, and governance aligned to business objectivesExperience architecting enterprise solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds and platform capabilitiesSalesforce Certified Application Architect and/or System Architect requiredDemonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and communicate effectively with executives, business stakeholders, and engineering teamsStrong technical expertise in:Salesforce Platform ExpertiseSales CloudService CloudExperience CloudSalesforce PlatformEnterprise ArchitectureSolution architectureIntegration architectureData architectureSecurity architectureIdentity and access managementDevOps and CI/CDEnterprise integration patterns, APIs (REST/SOAP), event-driven architecture, and MuleSoft or comparable integration platforms Requisition Preferences:Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)Additional certifications such as:Salesforce Platform Developer I/IIIntegration ArchitectData ArchitectIdentity and Access Management ArchitectSharing and Visibility ArchitectApplication Architect or System Architect (if not already held)Experience working in large government enterprise environmentsExperience evaluating and implementing Salesforce AI capabilities, including Agentforce, Einstein, Prompt Builder, and related AI governanceExperience with modern DevOps and Agile toolchains (GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jira, SonarQube, Confluence)Experience with enterprise platform governance, license optimization, budgeting, and total cost of ownership (TCO) planningExperience leading architecture review boards, Centers of Excellence (CoE), or enterprise governance forumsExperience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe)Work Location: Local or Remote; Travel required. Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have: Excellent personal and professional career growth9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicableOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)Much, much more! For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). Attendance Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. #JETS #JETSII Compensation Details: EN4 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 07/31/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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