Enterprise Architect

Catapult Federal Services

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 156,000 - 187,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based Short-Term Incentive Plan

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services is seeking an Enterprise Architect in Denver, CO. You will define and evolve our enterprise technology strategy to support cloud-first and acquisition-driven business models. This strategic role blends vision with practical architecture delivery, aligning IT capabilities with business initiatives.

The ideal candidate possesses enterprise architecture and cloud platform expertise, ensuring scalable and secure systems. This position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Experience in enterprise architecture including operating models, standards, and governance.
Expertise in Azure or AWS cloud platform architecture, including networking and resiliency patterns.
Knowledge of security-by-design practices, including IAM, encryption, and monitoring.
Skills in application and SaaS evaluation, including fit-gap analysis and vendor due diligence.
Experience in integration architecture, including API-first and ETL techniques.
Fundamentals of data architecture and governance including data quality and analytics enablement.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
Lead cloud-first architecture strategy ensuring scalability and cost optimization.
Establish reference architectures and design standards.
Govern technology selection to reduce redundancy.
Define enterprise application strategy and lead data governance strategy.
Promote API-first strategies and lead Architecture Review Board.
Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Enterprise architecture experience

Cloud platform architecture expertise

Security-by-design knowledge

Application and SaaS evaluation skills

Integration architecture experience

Data architecture and governance fundamentals

Working knowledge of OT/IT integration considerations

Experience supporting M&A integrations

10+ years of progressive IT experience

5+ years in enterprise, solution, or platform architecture roles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Us

We are a growing, cloud‑first energy production company operating in a dynamic, acquisition‑driven environment. Our IT organization plays a strategic role in enabling growth, operational efficiency, and repeatable integration of acquired entities. We offer high‑visibility impact and a collaborative, fast‑paced culture.

Job Details

Location: Denver, CO 80202. Hybrid. Direct hire. Start date: May 19, 2026.

About The Role

The Enterprise Architect defines and evolves our enterprise technology strategy to support a cloud‑first, acquisition‑driven energy production business. This role shapes scalable, secure, and cost‑effective platforms that enable growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and repeatable integration of acquired entities. It is a hands‑on strategic role that blends enterprise‑level vision with practical architecture and delivery support, reporting to the Director of IT / Infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy
Lead cloud‑first architecture strategy (Azure/AWS/Google), ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost optimization
Establish reference architectures, design standards, and integration patterns
Govern technology selection and rationalization to reduce redundancy and technical debt
Define enterprise application strategy (ERP, land systems, accounting, SCADA/OT integration, regulatory systems)
Lead master data and data governance strategy
Promote API‑first and integration‑platform strategies
Establish and lead Architecture Review Board (ARB)
Partner with Security to embed security controls in all architectural designs
Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOX, SOC 2, NERC CIP where applicable)
Act as trusted advisor to executive leadership and translate business strategy into technology capability models
Lead IT due diligence for acquisitions and develop integration roadmaps to rapidly onboard acquired companies
Drive system consolidation, identity integration, data integration, and cost synergies
Establish repeatable acquisition playbooks
Provide guidance on emerging technologies relevant to oil & gas (automation, AI, digital field, predictive maintenance)

Required Experience & Skills

Enterprise architecture experience including operating models, standards, and governance (reference architectures, decision records, architecture reviews)
Cloud platform architecture expertise in Azure or AWS, including landing zones, networking, identity, and resiliency patterns
Security‑by‑design knowledge (IAM, segmentation, encryption, logging/monitoring)
Application and SaaS evaluation skills (ERP/finance, HRIS, CRM) including fit‑gap analysis and vendor due diligence
Integration architecture experience (API‑first, eventing, ETL/ELT, iPaaS/middleware)
Data architecture and governance fundamentals including master data concepts, data quality, lineage, and analytics enablement
Working knowledge of OT/IT integration considerations (SCADA/historians, network segmentation) in asset‑intensive environments
Experience supporting M&A integrations: due diligence, Day 1/Day 2 planning, and repeatable onboarding playbooks
10+ years of progressive IT experience across infrastructure, applications, and/or data domains
5+ years in enterprise, solution, or platform architecture roles
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice‑to‑haves

Certifications: TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP or similar
Experience in upstream, midstream, or energy trading environments
Familiarity with production accounting, land systems, or regulatory reporting platforms
Experience building an architecture function from the ground up
Oil & gas or asset‑intensive industry background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. Equivalent practical experience considered. Relevant certifications (TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP) preferred.

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