Enterprise Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

ITRole_Enterprise Architect

Job Details

Our government client is looking for an Enterprise Architect on a hybrid 3+ months renewable contract role in Chesterfield, VA

Position- Enterprise Architect

ABOUT THE ROLE
The agency is seeking an Enterprise Architect (EA) to design and diagram the institution's IT platforms, solutions, network and infrastructure in alignment with business goals and objectives. This position will play a key role in technology transformations and integrations across the University.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design IT Architecture: Develop and document enterprise architecture models that align with the organization's business strategy and goals.
  • Integration: Work collaboratively with the Infrastructure and Operations teams to document integrations of IT systems and processes across the institution to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including senior management and technical teams, to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Governance: Work with IT GRC to ensure processes exists for managing enterprise data, solutions, and infrastructure portfolios.
  • Risk Management: Work with the CISO and IT GRC to identify and mitigate risks associated with technology and system architecture to ensure security and compliance. 
  • Miscellaneous: Other duties as identified and assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing and documenting IT solutions using tools such as MS Visio, with a strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies is required.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex systems and identify areas for improvement is required.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is required.
Required Experience: 
  • 10+ years of experience in IT roles, including technical, model development, and platform management. (Higher education preferred.)
  • 5+ years of experience producing EA platform models. 
  • 5+ years of experience creating boundary, infrastructure, network and data diagrams. 
  • 5+ years of demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance on work product. 
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Work Environment
  • Setting: Primarily onsite with options for remote work.
  • Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
Required/Desired Experience:
  • 10 years of Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required
  • 7 years of Proficiency in designing and documenting IT solutions Required
  • 7 years of Experience producing EA platform models Required
  • 5 years of Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
  • 5 years of Experience creating boundary, infrastructure, network and data diagrams Required
  • 5 years of Demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance Required

About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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