Sr Enterprise Architect

Apex Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K plan

HSA Health Savings Account

EAP (Counseling)

Job summary

Everforth Apex is searching for a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the development and governance of the enterprise architecture strategy. The role requires guiding business units and technology teams toward standards, leading ARB governance, and producing executive-level briefings and strategic documents.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in enterprise architecture, TOGAF certification is highly preferred, and strong communication skills to engage with officials, staff, and technical teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years performing Enterprise Architecture activities.
• TOGAF Certification highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials and non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of enterprise architecture strategy and governance within the enterprise.
• Establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Guide business units and technology teams towards alignment with architectural standards and best practices.
• Lead architecture governance through the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and EA led meetings.
• Develop executive-level architecture briefings, investment recommendations, and strategic planning documentation.
• Mentor enterprise, solution, and technical architects.
• Evaluate enterprise technology investments and recommend strategic direction.
• Maintain information system artifacts and records within the enterprise architecture repository.
• Perform management and configuration of the enterprise architecture repository system.
• Develop data diagrams and network flow diagrams for technology systems.
• Capture data architecture and integration architecture for data center and cloud solutions.
• Manage internal document repository and SharePoint for organization-wide information sharing.
• Create reports and prepare documentation in support of executive briefings.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Visio

Security Clearance

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Management Systems

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job#: 3046793

Job Description:

Senior Enterprise Architect

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1) Lead development and execution of enterprise architecture strategy and governance within the enterprise
2. 2) Establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, policies, and best practices
3. 3) Guide business units and technology teams towards alignment with architectural standards and best practices
4. 4) Lead architecture governance through the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and EA led meetings
5. 5) Develop executive-level architecture briefings, investment recommendations, and strategic planning documentation
6. 6) Mentor enterprise, solution, and technical architects
7. 7) Evaluate enterprise technology investments and recommend strategic direction
8. 8) Maintain information system artifacts and records within the enterprise architecture repository
9. 9) Perform management and configuration of the enterprise architecture repository system
10. 10) Develop data diagrams and network flow diagrams for technology systems
11. 11) Capture data architecture and integration architecture for data center and cloud solutions
12. 12) Manage internal document repository and SharePoint for organization-wide information sharing
13. 13) Create reports and prepare documentation in support of executive briefings

Candidate Capability and Experience Requirements

• Top Secret Security Clearance desirable but not required; TS desired / ability to obtain Public Trust required
• Degree in Computer Science/Information Management Systems, or equivalent senior level technical experience
• TOGAF Certified (Highly Preferred)
• 10+ years performing Enterprise Architecture activities
• 10+ years developing business, application, and technology architecture
• 5+ years working with Microsoft Visio
• Demonstrated experience with the ArchiMate modeling language
• Demonstrated ability utilizing Microsoft Visio by developing architecture models
• Demonstrated experience performing as a technical leader on enterprise-level information technology projects
• Demonstrated experience developing, defining, and establishing Enterprise Architecture best practices
• Experience developing documentation, processes, and guidance documents
• Experience with the systems development life cycle, and program and project management
• Experience leading enterprise-level deployments cloud and cross-cloud solutions as well as on-prem infrastructure and virtual environments
• Minimum 10 years of applicable experience in major functional areas and understanding of Federal and private sector technology programs, practices, procedures, and related laws
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals, and non-technical users

System Information

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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