Enterprise Architect

DataStaff is seeking an Enterprise Architect for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Petersburg, VA.

*This position is hybrid; 3 days onsite required with an optional 2 days remote.
Responsibilities:

• Design and diagram the institution's IT platforms, solutions, network and infrastructure in alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Will play a key role in technology transformations and integrations
• 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.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

Knowledge and Experience:

• 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.
• 10+ years of experience in IT roles, including technical, model development, and platform management. (Higher education preferred.)
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Required Skills:

• 10 Years - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 7 Years - Proficiency in designing and documenting IT solutions
• 7 Years - Experience producing EA platform models
• 5 Years - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 5 Years - Experience creating boundary, infrastructure, network and data diagrams
• 5 Years - Demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.