Enterprise Architect Infrastructure, Cloud & ARB

Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with strong infrastructure and cloud skills. You will drive architecture across business, applications, and technology domains and participate in governance forums.

Responsibilities include defining standards, guiding ARB processes, reviewing designs for cloud/on‑prem deployments, and ensuring alignment with roadmaps. TOGAF knowledge and strong stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Enterprise Architect in large environments.
• Strong infrastructure and cloud architecture background.
• TOGAF knowledge or certification required/strongly preferred.
• Hands-on ARB experience and architecture governance expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Design and review infrastructure and cloud architectures.
• Lead and participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB).
• Review designs for alignment with standards and roadmaps.
• Provide guidance across infrastructure, cloud, apps, and platforms.
• Evaluate solutions and enforce governance, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with technical teams, project teams, and stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Infrastructure Architecture

Cloud Architecture

TOGAF

ARB

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Position: Enterprise Architect -- Infrastructure, Cloud & ARB

Location: Houston, TX (4 days hybrid onsite)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect (EA) with strong Infrastructure and Cloud architecture experience. The candidate should have hands-on experience with TOGAF, Architecture Review Boards (ARB), and enterprise architecture governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps.
• Design and review infrastructure and cloud architectures.
• Lead and participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB).
• Review solution designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide architecture guidance across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and technology platforms.
• Evaluate technology solutions and make architecture recommendations.
• Establish and enforce architecture governance, standards, and best practices.
• Work with technical teams, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment.
• Document architecture decisions, standards, and technology roadmaps.

Required Skills:

• Enterprise Architecture (EA) experience.
• Strong Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture experience.
• TOGAF certification or strong working knowledge of TOGAF.
• Hands-on experience running or participating in Architecture Review Boards (ARB).
• Strong experience in architecture governance, standards, and review processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in large enterprise environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• TOGAF certification.