Enterprise Architecture (EA) Tool Specialist

GSSTech Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Abu Dhabi seeks an EA Tool Specialist to design and manage the Orbus iServer platform. This role involves customizing metamodels, overseeing application lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with architecture standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, at least 8 years in IT, and hands-on experience with Orbus iServer and frameworks like TOGAF and ArchiMate. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years in IT or Architecture required.
• 3 years administering and configuring Orbus iServer preferred.
• Strong exposure to TOGAF and ArchiMate in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage the Orbus iServer platform.
• Produce executive-level reports and analytics.
• Manage the full application lifecycle from requirements to decommissioning.

Skills

High proficiency in Orbus iServer

Knowledge of .NET

Knowledge of Java

Knowledge of PowerShell

Knowledge of Python

Understanding of system integration patterns

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

The EA Tool Specialist is responsible for the design, configuration, administration, and continuous optimization of the Orbus iServer platform. The goal is to ensure the tool provides enterprise-wide visibility, supports architecture governance, and delivers high-quality data for strategic decision-making.

Technical Responsibilities

1. Development, Design & Data Management

• Platform Configuration: Customize Orbus iServer metamodels, viewpoints, and repositories to align with TOGAF and ArchiMate frameworks.
• Architecture Modeling: Design content structures across Business, Data, Application, and Technology (BDAT) domains.
• Reporting & Analytics: Produce executive-level reports, impact analysis, and roadmap visualizations to support investment decisions.
• Data Standards: Define and maintain architecture naming conventions, taxonomies, and data standards within the repository.

2. Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) & Optimization

• Full Lifecycle Oversight: Manage applications from requirements and design through deployment and decommissioning.
• Effort Optimization: Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and resource allocation risks.
• Integration Excellence: Support the integration of Orbus iServer with CMDB, BPM, DevOps, and Portfolio Management tools using APIs (REST, JSON, XML).
• Emerging Tech: Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance productivity and scalability.

3. Governance, Audit & Compliance

• Standards Enforcement: Ensure all EA artifacts comply with approved policies and reference architectures.
• Architecture Reviews: Provide insights from the tool to support the Architecture Review Board (ARB).
• Audit Readiness: Ensure development activities meet regulatory standards and prepare for internal/external audits.

Behavioural Competencies

• Drives High Performance: Assigns challenging goals for self and team, ensuring efficient delivery aligned with the department's vision.
• Stakeholder Management: Builds professional networks and relationships essential for organizational success.
• Innovation & Change: Prioritizes creativity, remains optimistic through challenges, and demonstrates agility in changing circumstances.
• Building Capability: Invests in strengthening the skills of self and others, providing resources to achieve full potential.
• Driving Business Value: Creates risk mitigation strategies and reviews plans in detail to measure impact on business success.

Threshold Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Overall Experience: 8 years in IT or Architecture.
• Specialized Experience: 3 years of proven, hands-on experience administering and configuring Orbus iServer (including repository management and metamodel configuration).
• Frameworks: Strong hands-on exposure to TOGAF and ArchiMate applied in real-world environments.

Technical Skills

• Tooling: High proficiency in Orbus iServer (dashboards, viewpoints, customization) and Microsoft Visio.
• Development: Knowledge of .NET, Java, or scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Integration: Understanding of system integration patterns and APIs.
• Architecture: Mastery of design modeling across all enterprise layers.

Self-Management & Leadership

Plan and prioritize work to meet deliverables with minimal supervision.

Lead and mentor development teams, fostering a culture of innovation.

Guide and coach other architects and analysts on effective tool usage and EA standards.

Certifications: TOGAF 9.x/10 certification and Orbus iServer certification are highly preferred.

Preferred Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset for mapping complex business processes to technical models.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with Department Heads and Government entities.
• Ability to work in a "Restricted" classification environment with high data security standards.