IT Enterprise Architect

Position Overview

The IT Enterprise Architect is responsible for designing, reviewing, and optimizing the organization’s overall IT application and infrastructure landscape. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in assessing current systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending solutions that align technology capabilities with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

· Review existing IT applications and infrastructure to evaluate performance, scalability, security, and alignment with organizational needs.
· Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks that ensure consistency and integration across systems.
· Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and future goals.
· Identify areas for modernization, consolidation, or replacement of systems and platforms.
· Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
· Lead the development of long-term IT roadmaps and architectural strategies to support growth and innovation.
· Provide guidance on technology standards, best practices, and emerging trends to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
· Support the implementation of architectural recommendations in partnership with technical and vendor teams.
· Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
· 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise architecture or a similar field.
· Proven expertise in assessing large-scale IT applications and infrastructure environments.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make actionable recommendations.
· Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
· Solid understanding of cloud computing, on-premises infrastructure, integration, and security practices.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
· Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect) are advantageous.

Key Competencies

· Strategic and critical thinking
· Problem-solving and decision-making
· Stakeholder collaboration and management
· Technical leadership and mentorship
· Adaptability to emerging technologies