Senior Enterprise Architect — Roadmaps & Modernization

GCI Communication Corp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI in Alaska seeks a Senior Staff Architect to define and advance enterprise architecture direction that aligns with business goals. You will partner with product, engineering, and operations to shape standards, roadmaps, and technology capabilities, guiding modernization efforts and reducing complexity.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions in a 24/7 telecommunications environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant architecture/technology experience across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Assess objectives, capabilities, risks, and modernization opportunities.
• Develop target-state architectures and roadmaps to guide investment and design.
• Create architecture artifacts, standards, and design guardrails.
• Participate in architecture reviews and governance forums.
• Lead architecture initiatives and mentor less-experienced colleagues.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Roadmapping

Governance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

TOGAF

FEAC

Open CA

CITA

SABSA

CCAr

Job description

GCI in Alaska seeks a Senior Staff Architect to define and advance enterprise architecture direction that aligns with business goals. You will partner with product, engineering, and operations to shape standards, roadmaps, and technology capabilities, guiding modernization efforts and reducing complexity.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions in a 24/7 telecommunications environment.