Enterprise Architect
Job Description
What is a Enterprise Architect?
An Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining and maintaining the architecture of an organisation’s information systems, technology infrastructure, and processes. They develop the technology road-map, define architecture principles and standards, ensure alignment with the organisation’s overall strategy, provide technical guidance and direction to projects, conduct research on new and emerging technologies, and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address enterprise-level risks and challenges.
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Job Brief
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect to ensure that the organisation’s technology investments support our business objectives to enable us to achieve our strategic and operational goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, including technology, data, and security architecture.
- Lead the creation of technology roadmaps and strategies that align with the business goals, and provide thought leadership and guidance on technology solutions to support the organisation's growth and efficiency.
- Collaborate with business and technology leaders to understand their goals and identify opportunities.
- Lead technology design and implementation projects and provide mentorship to other architects and technical leaders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor solutions to effectively evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies that can enhance the organisation's capabilities.
- Ensure architecture decisions align with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements and Skills
- Extensive experience in technology design, implementation and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical and business considerations to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Knowledge of multiple technology domains, including cloud computing, data management, security, and networks.
- Strong understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
- Qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Conceptual and strategic thinker.
- Analytical with strong problem solving abilty.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
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