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# IT Enterprise Architect

- **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc.
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800 - $187,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Cloud Services, Security Software, Software Engineering, Policy as Code, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-enterprise-architect-richmond-va--ab28cd37-2873-423c-af43-507434f37640

## About the Role

Enterprise Architecture, Employee Benefits, Cloud Architecture, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Applications, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Identity Data Management, Network Administration/Management, * 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Solution Architecture, or large-scale technology transformation.

 * Strong experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud architecture.
 * Proven experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and reference architectures.
 * Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, application architecture, data architecture, integration, networking, and security.
 * Experience with cloud migration, hybrid-cloud environments, and application modernization.
 * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, DevOps practices, and automated security controls.
 * Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing.
 * Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, encryption, network segmentation, compliance, and disaster recovery.
 * Experience with cloud cost optimization, FinOps, vendor management, and architecture governance.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate.
 * AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
 * AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty.
 * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
 * Azure Security Engineer Associate.
 * TOGAF certification or equivalent enterprise architecture experience.
 * Additional certifications in cloud security, networking, Kubernetes, FinOps, or DevOps.

## Description

Immediate need for a talented IT Enterprise Architect. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Richmond, VA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested., * Develop and maintain enterprise cloud strategies, architecture principles, and reference architectures.

 * Lead enterprise cloud transformation, hybrid-cloud migration, and application modernization initiatives.
 * Collaborate with business and technology leaders to align cloud architecture decisions with organizational goals.
 * Design secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS and Microsoft Azure.
 * Establish architecture standards and governance frameworks for cloud infrastructure, networking, identity management, security, storage, databases, and integration.
 * Conduct architecture reviews, evaluate technical solutions, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
 * Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
 * Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, GitOps, policy as code, and automated security practices.
 * Guide cloud-native application development using microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies.
 * Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, vendor solutions, and enterprise platforms.
 * Drive cloud financial management (FinOps), cost optimization, and technology lifecycle management.
 * Identify technical debt, infrastructure gaps, and modernization opportunities.
 * Mentor architects and engineering teams while communicating architecture recommendations to senior leadership and technical stakeholders.