Senior Enterprise Architect
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Job description
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Develop enterprise architecture frameworks and technology standards for infrastructure and security domains
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Create reference architectures for cloud (Azure, AWS), hybrid, and on- premises environments
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Lead architecture review board and provide governance for significant technology decisions
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Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations (build vs. buy analysis)
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Design IT/OT architecture patterns for manufacturing and industrial environments
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Establish cloud strategy including multi-cloud governance, workload placement, and cost optimization
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Review and approve MSP solution designs ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
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Define technical debt management strategy and modernization roadmap
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Create architecture documentation including diagrams, decision records, and standards catalogs
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Mentor technical staff on architecture principles and best practices
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Support M&A activities with technology due diligence and integration architecture
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Align technology architecture with business capabilities and strategic objectives, Azure architecture (landing zones, hub-spoke, governance) * AWS architecture (Well-Architected Framework) * VMware vSphere / Cloud Foundation * Cisco enterprise networking * Storage architecture (SAN, NAS, object storage) * Identity architecture (Entra ID, AD) * Security architecture patterns * Veeam / enterprise backup architecture * Architecture modeling tools (Visio, LucidChart, ArchiMate) Key Performance Indicators
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Architecture standards documentation (target: complete framework in 6 months)
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Architecture review board effectiveness (target: 100% major projects reviewed)
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Technical debt reduction (target: 20% reduction in legacy systems YoY)
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Cloud cost optimization (target: 15% efficiency improvement)
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Stakeholder satisfaction (target: >4.0/5.0)
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Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
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10+ years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years in enterprise architecture roles
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Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture for organizations of 5,000+ users
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Deep expertise in cloud architecture (Azure and/or AWS) with hands-on design experience
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Strong infrastructure architecture knowledge (compute, storage, network, virtualization)
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Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
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Excellent communication skills for presenting to executive and board audiences
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Strong vendor management and technology evaluation capabilities
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Experience in regulated industries with compliance architecture requirements Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in technology or business administration
- TOGAF 9.x certification
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
- Pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry experience
- Experience with IT/OT convergence and industrial architecture
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation