Lead Enterprise Architect

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 117,096 - 192,864; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Phoenix is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect on a 6-month W2 contract. The role requires at least 10 years in IT architecture, centered on Windows endpoint management. Responsibilities include defining architecture standards and collaborating with leaders to create solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have solid skills in Windows management, Active Directory, and endpoint security. The pay ranges from $85 to $140 per hour, with a mix of onsite and offsite work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT architecture or related technical leadership roles with deep expertise in Windows endpoint management.
• Familiarity with cloud integration and hybrid environments (Azure preferred).
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and advanced security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for endpoint systems.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for modernization.

Skills

Windows 10/11

Active Directory

Group Policy

endpoint security

communication

stakeholder management

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Intune

SCCM

PowerShell

Python

Job description

BEPC Inc. – Lead Enterprise Architect (Phoenix, AZ) – W2 contract: 6 months with possible extensions. Pay rate: $85-$140/hr based on experience. Shift: 3 days onsite / 2 days offsite.

Base Pay Range

$85.00/hr - $140.00/hr

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• 10+ years in IT architecture or related technical leadership roles, with deep expertise in Windows endpoint management and enterprise‑scale deployments
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint security
• Familiarity with modern endpoint management tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune, SCCM)
• Understanding of cloud integration and hybrid environments (Azure preferred)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and advanced security frameworks
• Knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python)
• Exposure to enterprise mobility management and virtualization technologies

Essential Job Duties

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for endpoint systems, applications, infrastructure, and data management
• Collaborate with business leaders, project managers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Serve as the primary technical expert throughout the solution lifecycle—review designs, approve architectures, and resolve escalated technical issues
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to identify opportunities for modernization and improved efficiency
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, design patterns, and technical roadmaps to ensure compliance with best practices
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity, security, and reliability

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Design

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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