RQ09811 - IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist

Diverse Lynx; Princeton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking an IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist to manage the IT Enterprise Architecture strategy. This role requires strong technical skills in cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and prior OPS experience in enterprise architecture governance. The position involves responsibilities like developing architecture models and integrating AI-powered solutions, alongside leading cross-functional team efforts. Onsite work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture and solution architecture.
• Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture governance.
• Understanding of compliance standards including GO-ITS, FIPPA, PHIPPA, and ARA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage IT Enterprise Architecture strategy and architect deliverables.
• Provide direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems and processes.
• Streamline application landscape for optimal performance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project Management

Analytical problem-solving

Technical guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

API development

ESB

Middleware technologies

ITIL processes

Job description

IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist

Title

Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, implements, and manages IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architect deliverables for the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture.
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Strategic thinking and development, aligning strategic objectives with technology and resources.
• Define business capabilities and processes.
• Provide direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes, and required data.
• Transformation thinking, understanding of data interdependencies.
• Identify technology risks and mitigations.
• Develop IT strategy aligned with business vision.
• Streamline application landscape for optimal performance, decommission redundancy, and reduce cost.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making, verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

General Skills

• Experience in stakeholder engagement including presentations and briefing notes and conducting / facilitating meetings.
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management.

Work Arrangement

This role follows an Onsite Arrangement. As of October 20, 2025, the candidate is required to work onsite 4 days a week and from January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week as per OPS Policy.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture and solution architecture within a public sector or large enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture governance, supporting the process and delivering required artefacts.
• Understanding of compliance standards including GO‑ITS, FIPPA, PHIPPA, and ARA.
• Hands‑on experience delivering necessary AGP artefacts and contributing to architecture reviews, blueprint development, and target state planning.
• Familiarity with OPS I&IT Standards and environments, including shared services, ministry specific systems, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to integrate complex, AI‑powered solutions while managing cross‑functional dependencies.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams involving business, data, application, and technology domains.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of EA frameworks and their application in OPS setting.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms, cybersecurity principles, and interoperability standards.
• Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
• Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS.
• Knowledgeable in cloud‑based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to OPS.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong leadership abilities, experience providing technical guidance and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, bridging technical and business perspectives and aligning project outcomes with organizational goals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a governance‑driven, policy‑rich environment.

Key Deliverables

• Architecture Artifacts
  • Development of current state and target state architecture models across business, data, application, and technology domains.
  • Creation of solution blueprints, reference architectures, and architecture patterns aligned with OPS standards.
• Architecture Review Documentation
  • Preparation of materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) or equivalent governance bodies such as AI Governance.
  • Documentation of compliance assessments with GO‑ITS standards, privacy, security, and accessibility requirements.
• EA Governance Contributions
  • Support for EA governance processes, including tracking decisions, risks, and exceptions.
  • Contribution to EA repositories and knowledge bases (e.g., EA SharePoint, modeling tools).
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Facilitation of architecture working sessions with ministry stakeholders, I&IT clusters, and GovTechON.
  • Development of communication materials to explain architectural decisions and trade‑offs.
• Technology and Data Strategy Alignment
  • Mapping of business capabilities to technology solutions.
  • Identification of opportunities for reuse, consolidation, or modernization of systems and platforms.
• Risk and Impact Assessments and Compliance Reports
  • Execution of RkAP (Recordkeeping, Access, and Privacy) assessments.
  • Identification and documentation of technical risks, interoperability challenges, and security gaps.
  • Regular reports addressing privacy, security, and data integrity risks with recommended action plans.
• System Integration Plans and Roadmaps
  • Roadmaps and plans detailing integration of legacy systems, and inter‑agency data‑sharing strategies.
  • Clearly defined milestones and performance metrics for successful implementation.
• Performance & Scalability Reports
  • Continuous performance monitoring reports, including recommendations for optimizations to ensure the architecture remains future‑proof.

Must Have

• Prior OPS experience with Enterprise architecture governance.
• Preparation of materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) or equivalent governance bodies such as AI Governance – specifically AGP 1/2.
• Experience with artefacts prior (current state, solution blueprints, reference architecture, solution architecture documents, etc.).
• TRA experience and cyber security standards.
• GO‑ITS standards (security).

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-06, 12:00 p.m. EST

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Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.