Enterprise Architect Job Description

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Enterprise Architect Job Description

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The Enterprise Architect leads initiatives using project management best practices and industry architecture frameworks. The Enterprise Architect leads design efforts, defines end-to-end architectures, oversees and performs research studies and presentations that include recommendations, and instructions for proposed implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; and recommends optimum solutions. This position requires someone with proven industry experience working with a significant degree of creativity and independence. The Enterprise Architect works with other IT groups in defining architectures, leading projects that cross-functional agency systems and other state entities that require coordinating, planning, and scheduling during project transition, development, and implementation stages. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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This role will help execute the Business Unit's vision and ensure that the enterprise landscape for Company remains up-to-date, supportable, and efficient. We are looking for an Enterprise Architect to help plan, execute, and measure the strategy of the EA across the global landscape of the Company. Additionally, this role will assist in evaluating new solutions as they are proposed/introduced to the environment, assessing the existing portfolio of applications and technologies as part of a continuous cycle of evaluation and rationalization.

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Gathering & Cataloguing information related to applications, technologies, and other information related to the enterprise landscape
Assist in stakeholder interviews and documenting information
Preparing business cases for changes, rationalization, or transformation of applications within the landscape
Working with the application, technology, product, and domain owners to ensure that roadmaps are present & maintained for their respective entries in the catalog
Assisting in gathering the metrics of the landscape, and the EA processes as a steward of the enterprise
Assist in Architecture Review Board processes, including monitoring the pipeline of requests and scheduling reviews with the Global EA
- Act as a steward of the master inventory of applications, technologies, domains, and standards
- Assess and adapt Architecture Frameworks to operational processes, business processes, services, capabilities, systems, and data views to meet program objectives.
- Do significant competitive research and Excellent communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities

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The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for interfacing with all levels of leadership to identify business opportunities, support strategic projects, guide long-term technology innovation changes, and enable strategy work. The successful candidate must have proven strong analytical and communication skills and be able to work effectively within all areas of the organization under minimal supervision.

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Extensive experience with DoD/Military/Agency networks;
Understanding and experience with design & integration of commercial products, including, Cloud Implementations, VMWare vCenter, Microsoft Server implementation, Active Directory, Host Based Security Systems, networking principles, firewalls, routing, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team or independently, with exceptional customer engagement skills
- Possess a high degree of ability to communicate and engage a wide variety of audiences while applying analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience with architect-level system design using virtualized servers, local area / wide area and storage area networks, tiered data storage, enterprise applications, cyber security/accreditation policy (RMF & CDSA), and cloud platform integration
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Network Engineering, Math), experience may be considered instead of degree

Job summary 4

The Enterprise Architect assists the Chief Architect during Professional Services engagements and works with Lead or Principal consultants and other cross-functional teams on complex customer projects. The Enterprise Architect is the technical lead and will provide oversight and alignment between WWT Engineers, Architects, and the customer for complex projects. The Enterprise Architect leads customer-facing Enterprise Solutions projects of medium to large size or complexity. Enterprise Architect is responsible for ensuring the vision and strategy are executed across multiple workstreams.

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Technical contact between Company and customer from beginning to end of a project ensuring the team meets the customer's technical needs;
Responsible for the delivery of project work, ongoing quality of the work, ensuring standards and delivery methodologies are being followed, appropriate resources are available to meet the current and future demands of the project;
Takes full responsibility for the overall execution and delivery of critical tasks or projects.

Requirements & Skills 4

Minimum five years (5) of industry experience in enterprise IT management, technology consulting, advisory or professional services;
3-5 years experience as a Senior or Lead Consultant or equivalent experience;
Thorough understanding of at least one major WWT technology practice area, key technology partners, and market trends;
- Post-graduate training in business-related discipline or management;
- Advanced client-facing skills, including the ability to analyze complex problems, influence and negotiate with clients;
- Demonstrated technical consulting experience in one or more of the following vertical sectors: government, public sector, higher education, finance, health care, technology, or another commercial.

Job summary 5

The Enterprise Architect provides information technology (IT) planning and design, application development, systems administration, telecommunications, security, information management, and IT customer support for Company.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Collaborates with the other Enterprise Architects and is responsible for documenting and evaluating architectures systems/components for Enterprise use.
- Develops and evaluates mission/activity business processes providing effective planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, evaluating, and controlling of Enterprise Architecture (EA) activities to reduce architecture complexity, redundancies, etc.
- Independently conducts research on emerging technologies for core system technology stack, and documents product capability/categorization for the senior Enterprise Architect to review.
- Serves as an advisor to customers and communicates EA-related information regarding change recommendations, assessments, feasibilities, data calls, modifications/additions to EA, etc.

Requirements & Skills 5

Experience must be IT-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
- Individuals must have IT-related experience.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

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As an Enterprise Architect, you will contribute directly to enabling Company’s modernization journey as we develop, provide, and guide architecture services.

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An Enterprise Architect leads the development and maintenance of the vision and strategy within a specific Technology Domain area.

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The Enterprise Architect is a key role in our journey. There is a strong focus on scientific data management, integration, and reuse. As such, there is a real opportunity to add value and impact through well-thought-out data and application architecture with an emphasis on data fabric. As an Enterprise Architect, you will work with Product teams to ensure that Application, Information, and Technical architectures align with the strategic target architecture plans. You will provide leadership to link the business mission, strategy, and processes of Company solutions to its IT strategy with plans, models, and solutions that ensure the current and future needs of the organization and IT will be met in an efficient, secure, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Ensure architectures proposed by the product team comply with standards and policies
Work with product teams by contributing to defining architectures.
Align IT to the business to achieve strategies and objectives such as improved data integration and data quality and simpler and standard architectures.
Maximize reuse and contribute to the life-cycle of existing standards and services
Approve architecture and standard exceptions while ensuring each is justifiable.
- Educate key IT and business stakeholders on global and local architecture, the value proposition, and alignment with business and IT goals and objectives
- Work with the engineers and product owners to ensure products align with the strategic target architecture plans as well as help produce effectively designed solutions.
- Contribute to the Design and Development of intentional architecture components that act as foundational reusable patterns and enhance product design, performance, and usability – and set the direction for cross-team implementation.

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The Enterprise Architect assists in designing, developing, and implementing Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and producing plans and EA modernization roadmaps that reflect client goals and objectives. Analyzes system requirements to support IT infrastructure. Analyzes user requirements in light of network infrastructure, systems, and applications to ensure alignment. Provides insight and recommendations based on As-Is and To-Be architectures to assist decision-makers with IT investment decisions.

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Assist in developing the overall architecture structure and provide guidance for the overall integrity of the architecture. Assist in developing EA products and services
Guide the use of the segment architecture developed to inform stakeholders in budgetary planning and deployment of systems and technologies. Develop required EA artifacts to complete a Segment Architecture as required. Develop business architecture showing a clear line of sight between levels of the segment architectures
Advise and educate on architectural issues to ensure that business segments are aligned with the future architecture including security architecture where applicable
Develop solutions architectures that support customer lines of business
Analyze and define advanced technologies relevant to the applications and services within the enterprise architecture
Support communication and implementation of “To-Be” architectures across the enterprise
- Effectively support day-to-day tasks/activities in coordination with the different teams to effectively meet the deliverables and schedule. Support various business and technology teams as necessary during design, development, and delivery to ensure solid, scalable, robust solutions
- Accurately assess the risks associated with each solution design/project
- communicate complex technical designs and solutions in a clear, concise, and easily readable format by both technical and non-technical personnel

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Job summary 10

We are seeking an Enterprise Architect.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Develop and enhance the software that supports the current system and continues to meet the business requirements.
Manage the documentation of new software using a simplified code base, support enhanced reusability of the code, and utilize improved technology while eliminating any remaining irrelevant legacy application requirements and outdated technologies.
Perform as a consultant in highly specialized, leading-edge information technologies and methodologies.
Provide highly technical and specialized guidance concerning the architecture and design of complex IT systems and sub-systems.
Perform elaborate analyses and studies of client Systems.
- Prepare and present design documents to all levels of the stakeholder community.
- Provide technical direction in the design of the system and direct programmers and other technical personnel in the implementation of system components.
- Work independently or under only general direction.

Requirements & Skills 10

Master’s degree and ten (10) years of progressive experience, of which at least eight (8) years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes superior technical knowledge in systems architecture and design.
8+ years of experience in highly specialized, leading-edge information technologies and methodologies environment.
8+ years of experience Guiding the architecture and design of complex IT systems and sub-systems.
Experience providing technical direction for system design activities.
- Experience directing programmers and other technical personnel in the implementation of system components.
- Must meet all requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust Clearance.
- Possess knowledge, expertise, and experience in supporting biomedical and/or research information technology and informatics.

Frequently asked questions

What are 10 things enterprise architects do?

10 things enterprise architects do:

Develop and maintain the organization's overall technology strategy and roadmap.
Assess the organization's current IT systems and infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and develop plans to address them.
Design and implement enterprise-wide solutions that align with business goals and objectives.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including IT teams, business units, and executive leadership.
Ensure that new technology solutions are compatible with existing systems and processes.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in technology architecture and design.
Develop and manage IT governance frameworks and processes.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between different IT teams and departments.
Provide guidance and mentorship to other IT professionals within the organization.
Analyze and manage risks associated with technology solutions and provide recommendations to mitigate them.

What are enterprise architect skills?

Enterprise architect skills:

Strategic thinking and planning
Technical expertise in IT systems and architecture
Communication and collaboration skills
Leadership and management skills
Business acumen and understanding of organizational goals and objectives
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Risk management and mitigation skills
Project management skills
Change management skills
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and environments.

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Last updated Sep 20

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