Enterprise Architect

OpenArc, LLC.

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm in New Orleans is hiring an Enterprise Architect to drive the architecture practice, establish standards, and enhance solution delivery through generative AI. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in enterprise architecture, especially with cloud platforms like Azure and OCI, and possesses a strong technical background combined with leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Experience in enterprise architecture, focused on architecture governance initiatives.
Proven record of hands-on implementation and technical leadership in cloud platforms.
Experience in utilities, energy, or asset-intensive industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps.
Own the enterprise architecture strategy supporting SaaS-first and reliability goals.
Produce high-level solution designs and documentation across technology stacks.

Skills

Enterprise architecture governance

Cloud platforms (Azure, OCI)

Generative AI

Security and zero-trust architecture

High-availability and DR design

Education

TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, OCI Architect or equivalent

ITIL v4 Foundation

Job description

OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. We are a leading IT staffing firm dedicated to connecting talented professionals with ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Enterprise Architect to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success.

Overview

Job summary: The Enterprise Architect will own the end-to-end architecture practice, governing standards, guiding solution design, and driving resiliency for all technology domains. This leader brings deep technical breadth, hands-on implementation expertise, and the ability to leverage generative AI to increase productivity and accelerate solution delivery. Strong technical capabilities combined with communication skills are critical to align business, security, and operational goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps mapped to business growth and guiding pillars
Publish and update enterprise standards (cloud reference architectures, integration patterns, data models)
Own the enterprise architecture strategy that supports SaaS-first, reliability, cost optimization, zero-trust goals, and incorporates generative AI where beneficial

Design & Documentation

Produce high-level solution designs and detailed technical designs across application, data, infrastructure, and security layers
Build and review configurations, workflows, and prototypes to ensure practical implementation of designs
Perform annual architectural assessments of key platforms (Azure, OCI, M365, Meraki, Palo Alto, etc.)
Define and track architecture KPIs (availability, performance, cost, security posture)
Utilize generative AI tools to optimize documentation, automate analysis, and accelerate decision-making
Lead disaster recovery planning (regional, security, technical) in line with 99.99% uptime targets
Partner with Cloud, ServiceNow, ITIL, Network, and Data teams plus strategic vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, Accenture, Cisco) to deliver cohesive solutions
Mentor engineers and architects with a strong emphasis on hands-on technical skills and AI-assisted practices
Represent Technology Operations in executive and partner forums, translating architecture decisions into business-centered language

Requirements

Experience in enterprise architecture, focused on leading architecture governance initiatives
Experience in the utilities, energy, or asset-intensive industries is strongly preferred
Proven record of hands-on implementation and technical leadership in cloud platforms (Azure, OCI); ITSM / ITIL processes; Meraki Networking; Security and zero-trust architecture; High-availability and DR design; Practical use of generative AI to drive productivity; Proven ability to run architecture boards and influence senior stakeholders
Preferred: TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, OCI Architect, or equivalent; ITIL v4 Foundation

About OpenArc

At OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities.

As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.

OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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