IT Strategy Architect

NTT America, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Kuala Lumpur seeks an IT Strategy Architect to define and govern enterprise technology strategy for the insurance business, spanning cloud, data, security, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with C-suite and product owners to translate business strategy into architectural execution, guide engineering teams, and drive modernization across policy admin, claims, and underwriting systems.

The role calls for TOGAF/Zachman expertise, cloud-native design, and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Design of cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Deep knowledge of insurance core systems (policy admin, claims, underwriting, actuarial).

Responsibilities

• Define IT strategy and architecture roadmap aligned to insurance business priorities.
• Lead cross-functional design workshops and guide engineering teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, data governance, and security throughout.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Architecture governance

TOGAF/Zachman knowledge

Tools

AWS

Azure

OCI

Kafka

API gateways

Job description

Req ID: 387489

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a IT Strategy Architect to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

IT Strategy Architect

The IT Strategy Architect will be responsible for defining, governing, and driving enterprise technology strategy across the insurance organization. This role requires deep experience in cloud transformation, digital modernization, data platforms, security architecture, and regulatory compliance specific to the insurance sector. The architect will collaborate with senior leadership, business units (Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Customer Platforms), and technology teams to ensure IT investments align with business outcomes, operational resilience, and long-term strategic goals.

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

Develop and maintain the enterprise IT strategy, technology roadmap, and architecture blueprints.

Align IT initiatives with insurance business priorities such as claims automation, underwriting modernization, digital customer experience, and regulatory compliance.

Define target architectures for cloud, data, integration, security, and application modernization.

Cloud & Digital Transformation

Lead cloud adoption strategy across AWS, OCI, and hybrid environments.

Define modernization approaches for legacy insurance systems (policy admin, claims, billing).

Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA, low-code platforms) for business value.

Governance & Compliance

Establish architecture governance frameworks, standards, and review processes.

Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements (auditability, data residency, cybersecurity).

Define policies for data governance, API management, and security architecture.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

Partner with C-suite, business leaders, and product owners to translate business strategy into technology execution.

Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams and lead cross-functional design workshops.

Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Risk Management & Resilience

Identify technology risks, dependencies, and gaps in current architecture.

Define strategies for disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience.

Ensure architectures support scalability, performance, and security.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate new technologies and industry trends relevant to insurance.

Drive continuous improvement in architecture practices, tooling, and governance.

Mentor architects and senior engineers.

Architecture & Design

Strong experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).

Expertise in designing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

Deep understanding of insurance core systems (policy admin, claims, underwriting, actuarial).

Cloud & Integration

Hands-on knowledge of AWS, OCI, Azure, and hybrid cloud patterns.

Experience with API gateways, ESB, event streaming (Kafka), and integration platforms.

Data & Analytics

Knowledge of data governance, data quality, lineage, and regulatory reporting.

Experience with data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, OCI Autonomous Data Warehouse).

Security & Compliance

Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).

Experience with IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and audit controls.

Non-Technical Requirements

Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills.

Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

High integrity, ownership, and business acumen.

Prefered Certificate

TOGAF 9 / TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional

OCI Architect Professional

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Insurance sector strongly values this.

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

ITIL 4 Managing Professional

SAFe Architect / SAFe Agilist (enterprise transformation)

PMP or PRINCE2 (governance & delivery alignment)

Ability to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Proactive in identifying strategic opportunities and risks.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in‑office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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