What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Architect position at Seaboard Energy?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Technical Architect opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Technical Architect provides overall technical guidance based on a broad understanding of the business needs, current solutions, technology strategies, IT standards, and security requirements. Works collaboratively to define solutions aligned across the architecture disciplines and governs their development. Develops strategies, roadmaps, principles, standards, and best practices. This position acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, innovator, and change agent.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
We have an exciting Technical Architect opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Technical Architect provides overall technical guidance based on a broad understanding of the business needs, current solutions, technology strategies, IT standards, and security requirements. Works collaboratively to define solutions aligned across the architecture disciplines and governs their development. Develops strategies, roadmaps, principles, standards, and best practices. This position acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, innovator, and change agent.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
- Create multi-year IT architecture strategy and roadmap that is in line with the overall business strategy.
- Provide leadership while working collaboratively to document technical needs.
- Create current and future state technology diagrams that effectively align stakeholders and ensure that solutions are aligned across architecture disciplines.
- Govern development of solutions.
- Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices.
- Maintain catalogs of key IT assets.
- Perform complex architectural assessments independently.
- Proactively identify, evaluate, and recommend improvements.
- Work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Encourage team interaction, boost employee motivation, and appreciate team contribution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 5 years in an IT technical engineering role
- Exposure to technology strategies and roadmaps
- Exposure to architectural standardization and governance processes
- Exposure to software development methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall)
- Familiarity with diverse technologies (Cloud/SaaS/On-premise, OS Virtualization, Windows/Linux, Network Technologies, WAF, Load Balancing, Vendor Access, SEIM, OT Segmentation, DR, Backups, Databases, Web Servers, Integration Tools, Security Technologies, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively leveraging common tools (PowerPoint, Viso, and Excel)
- Known reputation for integrity and ethics
- Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Livestock, Transportation, Energy preferred
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
