Enterprise Architect � Cloud & Technology Governance

JSM Consulting Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters in New York seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide architecture standards, drive cloud modernization, manage technical debt, and oversee the Architecture Review process for all technology procurement.

The role emphasizes Azure and hybrid-cloud leadership, governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align technology investments with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing Azure cloud architectures.
• Strong governance and Architecture Review Board leadership.
• Hybrid multi-cloud design across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Expertise in security, IAM, and cost optimization.
• Proven ability to translate complex tech into business terms.

Responsibilities

• Define and publish enterprise architecture standards.
• Drive cloud modernization and governance initiatives.
• Lead ARB and oversee tech procurement alignment.
• Develop IaC frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee security, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Azure Cloud Platform

GCP/AWS Expertise

Hybrid Cloud

Security & IAM

IaC/Terraform

CI/CD

ARB Governance Leadership

Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Terraform

Azure ARM

Pulumi

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Job Description: ***THIS IS AN SENIOR LEVEL CLOUD ARCHITECT ROLE***

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE THE CONSULTANT TO WORK 3 DAYS ONSITE & 2 DAYS REMOTE.

Job Title

Enterprise Architect Cloud & Technology Governance

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)

Agency

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters

Certification Preferred

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, ITIL

Position Summary

The MTA is seeking a strategic and technically adept Enterprise Architect to lead the development of enterprise-wide architecture standards, drive cloud modernization, manage technical debt, and oversee the Architecture Review process for all technology procurement. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, reducing redundancy, and aligning technology investments with business strategywhile also providing deep technical leadership in Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture Standards & Governance
  • Define, publish, and maintain architecture standards across application, data, infrastructure, and integration domains.
  • Establish reusable reference architectures and enforce adherence through solution reviews and design checkpoints.
  • Collaborate with domain architects and engineering leads to ensure consistency and alignment across platforms.
  • Proficient with AI Technologies and its upcoming standards.
• Cloud Architecture & Platform Strategy
  • Design scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions, primarily on Azure and AI Technologies.
  • Develop cloud governance frameworks, landing zones, and implementation guides.
  • Lead hybrid and multi-cloud integration strategies (Azure, GCP, AWS).
  • Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, observability, data platforms) for enterprise readiness.
• Technical Debt Management
  • Maintain a technical debt inventory across the enterprise portfolio.
  • Partner with product and platform teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, cost, and strategic value.
  • Integrate technical debt metrics into planning and funding cycles.
• ARB Leadership & Technology Procurement Oversight
  • Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and serve as the final gatekeeper for all technology procurement.
  • Review incoming tech requests for alignment with standards, security, and operational readiness.
  • Collaborate with procurement, legal, and cybersecurity teams to embed architectural governance into sourcing workflows.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
  • Implement IaC using Terraform, Azure ARM, or Pulumi.
  • Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
  • Automate configuration management with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Security, Compliance & Performance Optimization
  • Apply cloud security best practices (IAM, RBAC, WAF, NSG, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud).
  • Implement zero-trust architectures and align with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001.
  • Optimize cloud environments using Azure Advisor, Cost Management, and FinOps principles.
• Application Lifecycle & Portfolio Rationalization
  • Support application rationalization and lifecycle management through architecture-led assessments.
  • Partner with ServiceNow APM and CMDB teams to ensure accurate inventory and lifecycle governance.
  • Contribute to enterprise dashboards and reporting frameworks for architecture KPIs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Network, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Finance, Procurement).
  • Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
  • Participate in strategic planning, cloud strategy sessions, and enterprise decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience

• Azure Cloud Platform: 79 years
• GCP (Google Cloud): 12 years (preferred)
• AWS / OCI: 12 years (preferred)
• Hybrid On-Prem / Cloud: 46 years
• Cloud Networking: 46 years
• Cloud Security: 23 years
• Cloud FinOps: 12 years
• Microsoft Visio: 23 years
• ARB / Governance Leadership: 3+ years
• Technical Procurement Oversight: 2+ years

Preferred Certifications

• Cloud Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS/GCP Architect (Nice to have)
• TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture Framework) preferred
• ITIL (Service Management)

Skills

Category Name Required Importance Experience Software Skills Azure Yes 1 6 + Years Technical Skills AI Yes 2 1 - 2 Years Technical Skills Cyber Security No 3 1 - 2 Years Technical Skills Security No 4 2 - 4 Years