SAFe-aligned Enterprise Transformation Architect

GCI Communication Corp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI is seeking a Principal Architect to own enterprise transformation, architecture direction, SAFe alignment, and AI governance across the organization.

The role partners with business, product, engineering, delivery, operations, and leadership to translate needs into sustainable architectures, roadmaps, and governance practices. Minimum qualifications include 10+ years of architecture experience and advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• Senior-level architect with cross-functional influence and strategic guidance.
• Experience leading architecture across domains and disciplines.
• Proven ability to develop target-state architectures and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Assess objectives, capabilities, risks, debt, and modernization opportunities.
• Develop target-state architectures and roadmaps.
• Create architecture artifacts, standards, and guardrails.
• Participate in governance forums and architecture reviews.
• Mentor architects and staff; guide cross-functional teams.
• Support road mapping and dependency management.
• Improve architecture methods, governance, and patterns.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Strategy & roadmaps

Governance & standards

Stakeholder communication

Cloud, data, security, integration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelorachelors degree

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Tools

TOGAF

FEAC

Open CA

CITA

SABSA

CCAr

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM)

Agile/SAFe certifications

Job description

GCI is seeking a Principal Architect to own enterprise transformation, architecture direction, SAFe alignment, and AI governance across the organization.

The role partners with business, product, engineering, delivery, operations, and leadership to translate needs into sustainable architectures, roadmaps, and governance practices. Minimum qualifications include 10+ years of architecture experience and advanced certifications.