Enterprise Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is looking for an Enterprise Architect in downtown Houston, TX. This position must be on site three days per week and is a long-term contract role.

Essential Functions:
* Assess current IT systems and services, research new technologies, and create IT architecture blueprints to help the business and IT achieve their desired outcomes
* Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework that incorporates cloud solutions, applications, data, and security, with an emphasis on the insurance business processes
* Lead architectural reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, governance standards, and enterprise policies
* Maintain high-level reference models including the functional architecture, conceptual data architecture, application architecture and the infrastructure strategy
* Establish and execute architecture management processes including the governance structure (e.g., Architecture Review Board) and processes
* Understand and communicate strategic themes and other key business drivers for architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Influence common modeling, design, and coding practices
* Facilitate the reuse of ideas, components, and proven patterns
* Create, maintain, and communicate reusable enterprise architecture assets
* Identify areas for improvement in the current systems architecture such as areas of redundancy and develop comprehensive plans to incorporate suggestions into the technology roadmap
* Serve as a bridge between Domain, Platform, and Solution Architects to ensure all parties are well versed in the defined enterprise architecture strategy, standards, policies, guidelines, and design principles
* Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all technology implementations
* Define and manage the innovation process and support development of a minimum viable product to demonstrate value to key stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:
* Requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering from an accredited college or university
* Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years in an enterprise architecture role
* Must have extensive expertise in enterprise architecture best practices, guiding principles, governance and standards
* Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple functions (e.g., data, infrastructure, security, applications, etc.)
* Experience with Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, iServer, etc.)
* Must be familiar with cloud platforms and aware of strengths and weaknesses of different cloud solution designs
* Must be certified in TOGAF standards and approach with hands-on experience
* Working knowledge of change management and release management processes and procedures
* Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner; Is detail-oriented
* Strong analytical and broad architectural skills
* Comprehensive experience with various technology domains, including infrastructure, security, and application integration
* Experience and understanding of the electric and gas utility operation, or other similar regulated industries, demonstrating an ability to navigate and excel in regulated environments is an added advantage

Physical Requirements:
* Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone
* Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment

Working Conditions:
* Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; May be required to work rotating shifts
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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