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Role: Sr. Enterprise Architect
Location: Euless, TX (Hybrid Role)
JD:
We are seeking a Sr. Enterprise Architect to support FY25 Strategic Imperatives and
PMO/Business driven projects as well as support the establishment of an Enterprise
Architecture practice within ITS in accordance with the overall ITS Strategic Plan.
The ideal consultant is a systems leader who thrives on optimizing technology
ecosystems, solving complex challenges, driving digital innovation, managing
integrations, crafting scalable solutions, and delivering actionable insights to empower
teams to achieve their goals.
Required Experience (10 years):
Enterprise Architecture experience including architecture design and
deployment, systems lifecycle management, Agile, and infrastructure planning
and operations.
Demonstrated experience in all layers of enterprise architecture Business,
Data, Application, Technology, Security - to implement various information
strategy components.
Experience with and knowledge of network architecture, data flows, security
needs, and data and application integration.
Experience with cloud technologies.
Experience and knowledge of multiple EA frameworks and standards, such as,
FEA Framework (federal enterprise architecture), TOGAF, Zachman, NIST EA
Model, etc.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders to assist with the
establishment of an Enterprise Architecture governance framework to ensure
consistency, scalability, and adherence to organizational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to assist with the development and implementation of
standards for EA documentation.
Demonstrated ability to consult on the design and architecture of new
technology projects, documenting solutions and providing expert guidance to
ensure alignment with the overall enterprise architecture vision.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend
solutions that align with business objectives and technical strategy.
Experience with business intelligence is a plus.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in business, computer science or engineering, or a related
field
Responsibilities:
Participate in the process to evaluate, develop, implement the Enterprise
Architecture governance framework.
Advise the technology team on roadmaps, principles, standards, and best
practices.
Assist in the creation of an implementation plan for the enterprise architecture
based on business requirements and IT strategies.
Assist in the development, implementation, and facilitation of the architecture
review board.
Aggregate the current enterprise continuum of knowledge (applications,
infrastructure, capabilities, people, and data,) and makes technology/process
recommendations on how to manage it.
Work with business relations, delivery team leads, and business leaders, when
needed, to understand business requirements and help them understand how
technology tradeoffs influence strategy and to ensure progress towards
architectural alignment with project goals and requirements.
