IT Enterprise Architect

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUP...; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Enterprise Architect to shape and align IT systems architecture with strategic business goals. In this pivotal role, you will develop comprehensive IT models that meet organizational needs and ensure compliance with architectural standards. Your expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks will guide the strategic direction of the ITC, fostering innovation and efficiency in technology delivery. Join a forward-thinking institution where your contributions will significantly impact the future of educational technology and business operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, preferably in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of EA frameworks and ability to develop strategic roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT models aligned with university strategy and goals.
• Ensure compliance with service-oriented architecture standards.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Communication Skills

Business Process Knowledge

Disaster Recovery

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

TOGAF

FEAF

ITIL Certification

Job description

The Information and Technology Center (ITC) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is looking for an Enterprise Architect (EA) who will report to the Director of ITC. The EA will acquire thorough understanding of the University strategy and align and define IT systems architecture to support the strategy. Further, the EA will provide strategic direction to the ITC in terms of shaping the design architecture based on strategic business and operating models, develop principles, strategies and frameworks and ensure standards and framework compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Develop an information technology model that meets the needs and according to the strategy and goals of the university;
2. Understand what the core business needs of the organization and find ways of fulfilling them;
3. Document and track the business plans and any current plans that are being made which will require IT resources;
4. Ensure service-oriented architecture (SOA) approaches toward systems and application development;
5. Develop and maintain strategic and technology roadmaps;
6. Develop and maintain strategic vision for the delivery of ICT based on key business drivers;
7. Provide advice on strategy to ITC management team;
8. Liaise with solutions architects to develop standards;
9. Produce models to describe the artifacts, principles, frameworks and strategy.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. An MBA would be an advantage.
2. Four (4) years of work experience in the similar position. Experienced in Higher Educational institution preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. The ability to identify and describe the relationship between artifacts. Artifacts are descriptions of entities that describe an enterprise. These entities include business functions, business processes, organizational structure, business systems, computing capabilities and technical infrastructure;
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
3. Broad knowledge of business processes including disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management;
4. Demonstrated knowledge of EA frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF;
5. ITIL Certification (Intermediate Level or better) will be a plus.