Enterprise Architect

Main Responsibilities

IT Strategy Development:

• Developing long-term IT strategies that align with the company's overall goals.
• This involves analyzing current IT infrastructure and crafting a roadmap for technological advancement.

Business-IT Alignment:

• Ensuring that IT projects and systems support the business objectives effectively.
• The EA serves as a bridge between the business side and IT, promoting synergy and mutual understanding between these areas.

Architecture Design and Development:

• Creating comprehensive architectural designs that span across all levels of the IT infrastructure.
• This includes the development of blueprints for data management, application services, network infrastructure, and security protocols.

Technology Evaluation and Selection:

• Identifying and evaluating new technologies that can improve existing systems or provide new opportunities for the organization.
• The EA is responsible for recommending the adoption of those technologies that offer significant benefits.

Governance and Compliance:

• Establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• This includes setting policies for data management, security protocols, and system interoperability.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Working closely with stakeholders, including C-suite executives, project managers, and other IT professionals, to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment on various projects.

Risk Management:

• Identifying potential risks related to IT infrastructure and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
• This could involve disaster recovery planning, data breach prevention, and ensuring system reliability.

System Enhancement and Optimization:

• Continuously evaluating and enhancing the efficiency and performance of IT systems.
• This includes monitoring system performance, conducting audits, and implementing improvements as needed.

Training and Mentorship:

• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff, promoting knowledge sharing and skills development within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology or relevant fields.
• More than 10 years of total work experience with 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Profound understanding of IT systems, software development methodologies, data management, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman is also essential.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and processes to identify improvements and this includes conducting gap analysis, risk assessments, and performance audits.
• Developing and implementing long-term IT strategies requires a forward-thinking mindset and the ability to predict future technology trends and business needs.
• Strong project management skills to oversee multiple IT projects simultaneously and this includes resource planning, timeline management, and budget oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and this involves creating comprehensive documentation and presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve IT-related issues swiftly and effectively and this includes identifying root causes and formulating effective solutions.
• Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers and this includes negotiation skills and overseeing contract fulfillment.
• Understanding the broader business context in which the IT infrastructure operates and this includes knowledge of business processes, financial principles, and market trends.
• Well-versed in a variety of tools and technologies that facilitate the design, implementation, and management of IT systems.

Essential tools and technologies:

• Architecture Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman, and COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is crucial.
• Modeling Tools: Proficiency in tools like ArchiMate, IBM Rational System Architect, and SPARX Enterprise Architect for creating architecture diagrams and models.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics to ensure seamless integration with enterprise architecture.
• Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform for scalable and flexible IT infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity Tools: Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and practices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software.
• Collaboration Tools: Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Slack to facilitate team coordination and communication.
• Data Management Tools: Expertise in database management systems such as SQL, Oracle, and Hadoop for efficient data handling and storage.
• Network Management Tools: Knowledge of networking tools and protocols like Cisco, Juniper, and NetFlow for robust network infrastructure management.

Main Responsibilities

IT Strategy Development:

• Developing long-term IT strategies that align with the company's overall goals.
• This involves analyzing current IT infrastructure and crafting a roadmap for technological advancement.

Business-IT Alignment:

• Ensuring that IT projects and systems support the business objectives effectively.
• The EA serves as a bridge between the business side and IT, promoting synergy and mutual understanding between these areas.

Architecture Design and Development:

• Creating comprehensive architectural designs that span across all levels of the IT infrastructure.
• This includes the development of blueprints for data management, application services, network infrastructure, and security protocols.

Technology Evaluation and Selection:

• Identifying and evaluating new technologies that can improve existing systems or provide new opportunities for the organization.
• The EA is responsible for recommending the adoption of those technologies that offer significant benefits.

Governance and Compliance:

• Establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• This includes setting policies for data management, security protocols, and system interoperability.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Working closely with stakeholders, including C-suite executives, project managers, and other IT professionals, to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment on various projects.

Risk Management:

• Identifying potential risks related to IT infrastructure and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
• This could involve disaster recovery planning, data breach prevention, and ensuring system reliability.

System Enhancement and Optimization:

• Continuously evaluating and enhancing the efficiency and performance of IT systems.
• This includes monitoring system performance, conducting audits, and implementing improvements as needed.

Training and Mentorship:

• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff, promoting knowledge sharing and skills development within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology or relevant fields.
• More than 10 years of total work experience with 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Profound understanding of IT systems, software development methodologies, data management, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman is also essential.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and processes to identify improvements and this includes conducting gap analysis, risk assessments, and performance audits.
• Developing and implementing long-term IT strategies requires a forward-thinking mindset and the ability to predict future technology trends and business needs.
• Strong project management skills to oversee multiple IT projects simultaneously and this includes resource planning, timeline management, and budget oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and this involves creating comprehensive documentation and presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve IT-related issues swiftly and effectively and this includes identifying root causes and formulating effective solutions.
• Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers and this includes negotiation skills and overseeing contract fulfillment.
• Understanding the broader business context in which the IT infrastructure operates and this includes knowledge of business processes, financial principles, and market trends.
• Well-versed in a variety of tools and technologies that facilitate the design, implementation, and management of IT systems.

Essential tools and technologies:

• Architecture Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman, and COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is crucial.
• Modeling Tools: Proficiency in tools like ArchiMate, IBM Rational System Architect, and SPARX Enterprise Architect for creating architecture diagrams and models.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics to ensure seamless integration with enterprise architecture.
• Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform for scalable and flexible IT infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity Tools: Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and practices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software.
• Collaboration Tools: Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Slack to facilitate team coordination and communication.
• Data Management Tools: Expertise in database management systems such as SQL, Oracle, and Hadoop for efficient data handling and storage.
• Network Management Tools: Knowledge of networking tools and protocols like Cisco, Juniper, and NetFlow for robust network infrastructure management.