What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise Architect position at Vlink?
Job Title : Enterprise Architect
Location : Washington, DC Metro Area
Employment Type : Full Time
About VLink : Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest-growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving our global clients' most complex business and IT challenges.
Key Responsibilities :
- Enterprise Architecture Development : Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level architecture frameworks for scalable and secure systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards.
- Technology Assessment : Conduct technology evaluations and prototyping for new tools, platforms, and COTS solutions, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Governance and Standards : Define and implement enterprise architecture policies, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure system consistency and reliability.
- Cloud Strategy : Leverage cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) to architect and deploy cloud-native solutions that optimize cost, performance, and scalability.
- Integration and Interoperability : Lead the integration of enterprise systems, including APIs, databases, and distributed systems, to ensure seamless interoperability and data flow.
- Security and Compliance : Incorporate robust security principles, including identity and access management (IAM), secure coding practices, and data protection strategies, into architectural designs.
- Collaboration and Leadership : Partner with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure technical alignment and successful project delivery.
- Agile and DevOps Practices : Embed enterprise architecture into Agile and DevOps workflows, enabling continuous integration and deployment (CI / CD) for faster, more reliable releases.
- Documentation and Reporting : Develop comprehensive architecture documentation, including system diagrams, design principles, and technology roadmaps, to support decision-making and knowledge sharing.
- Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate architectural risks, implementing strategies to ensure operational resilience and continuity.
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Preferred Experience :
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Employment Practices :
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal-opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.
