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# Enterprise Architect

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Zachman Framework, Google Cloud, Technical Debt, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a254ffb67cb7f97

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
 * 10+ years of experience in IT, including enterprise architecture, solution architecture, infrastructure, or technology leadership roles.
 * Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF.
 * Experience designing and governing large-scale enterprise technology ecosystems across cloud, applications, data, and infrastructure domains.
 * Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
 * Proven ability to develop technology roadmaps and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
 * Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing capabilities.

Preferred Skills

 * TOGAF, AWS, Azure, or other architecture-related certifications.
 * Experience within large enterprise or global organizations undergoing digital transformation.
 * Familiarity with AI/ML, automation, data governance, and modern cloud-native architectures.
 * Experience managing vendor relationships and evaluating enterprise technology investments.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive the alignment of business strategy, technology platforms, and organizational capabilities. The Enterprise Architect will play a critical role in defining enterprise-wide architecture standards, guiding technology transformation initiatives, and ensuring the organization's business and IT objectives are achieved through scalable, secure, and innovative solutions., * Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, and target-state architectures aligned with business goals.

 * Establish and govern enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, principles, and best practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF).
 * Lead the integration and alignment of business, application, data, and technology architectures across the organization.
 * Partner with business and technology leaders to translate strategic initiatives into actionable architectural solutions.
 * Evaluate current-state technologies, identify gaps, and recommend modernization opportunities to improve efficiency and business outcomes.
 * Drive cloud adoption, infrastructure transformation, and digital innovation initiatives while ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
 * Assess emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, and cloud services, to determine business value and strategic fit.
 * Conduct architecture reviews and provide governance oversight to ensure adherence to enterprise standards and reduce technical debt.
 * Balance business priorities, costs, risks, performance, and security requirements when making architectural recommendations.
 * Communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making across the organization.