Job Details
Position Title : Enterprise Architect
Company Name : Top utility company in Houston, TX
Location : Hybrid (3x onsite, 2x remote)
Must Have Skills :
Minimum of 7 years in an Enterprise Architecture roleMust have extensive expertise in enterprise architecture best practices, guiding principles, governance and standardsMust be able to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple functions (e.g., data, infrastructure, security, applications, etc.)Experience with Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, iServer, etc.)Must be familiar with cloud platforms and aware of strengths and weaknesses of different cloud solutions designsMust be certified in TOGAF standards and approach with hands-on experienceWorking knowledge or change management and release management process and proceduresStrong Analytical and broad architectural skillsComprehensive experience with various technology domains, including infrastructure, security, and application integration.Soft Skills :
Detail-orientedRespect for all departments and individualsNice to have Skills :
Experience and understanding of the electric and gas utility operation, or other similar regulated industries, demonstrating an ability to navigate and excel in regulated environmentsEducation / certification requirements :
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited college or universityDay to Day responsibilities :
Assess current IT systems and services, research new technologies, and create IT architecture blueprints to help the business and IT achieve their desired outcomes.Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework that incorporates cloud solutions, applications, data, and security, with an emphasis on the insurance business processes.Lead architectural reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, governance standards, and enterprise policies.Maintain high-level reference models including the functional architecture, conceptual data architecture, application architecture and the infrastructure strategy.Establish and execute architecture management processes including the governance structure (e.g. Architecture Review Board) and processes.Understand and communicate strategic themes and other key business drivers for architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Influence common modeling, design, and coding practices.Facilitate the reuse of ideas, components, and proven patterns.Create, maintain, and communicate reusable enterprise architecture assets.Identify areas for improvement in the current systems architecture such as areas of redundancy and develop comprehensive plans to incorporate suggestions into the technology roadmap.Serve as a bridge between Domain, Platform, and Solution Architects to ensure all parties are well versed in the defined enterprise architecture strategy, standards, policies, guidelines, and design principles.Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all technology implementations.Define and manage the innovation process and support development of a minimum viable product to demonstrate value to key stakeholders.Ensure innovative ideas introduced to the enterprise align with established standards and guardrails for the technology landscape.Maintain and manage Enterprise Architecture tools and repositories.Develop and comprehensively document standards for Domain, Platform, and Solution Architects to refer to when consulting the business on proposed solutions, including all domains of data, cloud / infrastructure, applications / integrations, business architecture, and security.Oversee product requirement document (PRD), user experience, design, and code reviews to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.Drive and administer the Technology Innovation Review process.Consult on use of emerging technologies and enterprise architecture standards to the business as needed.Manage the application portfolio across the technology landscape and identify needs for application upgrades and training implementation.Drive the Architecture Community of Practice to bring thought leadership, industry trends, and best practices to the enterprise.Work effectively within teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements relevant to the broader enterprise architecture landscape.TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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