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