Enterprise Architect

GMI Tech (ZA); City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in South Africa is seeking an enterprise architect to lead cross-functional teams and develop an IT architecture roadmap that aligns IT strategy with business objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity and excellent communication skills to present complex concepts to various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor other architects.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies to enhance business strategy.
• Design and maintain a high-level blueprint of the IT landscape.
• Establish architecture standards and best practices.
• Lead the creation of governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to propose technology strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Technology evaluation

Disaster recovery

Education

IT Diploma or Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor other architects or technical leads.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap to align IT strategy with business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and platforms to support the company's longterm strategy.
• Ensure that IT investments are aligned with the company’s goals, providing scalability, reliability, and security.
• Design and maintain a high-level blueprint of the organization's IT landscape, including infrastructure, applications, data, and business processes.
• Establish architecture standards and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Lead the creation of governance frameworks and ensure compliance with architectural standards.
• Evaluate new technologies and guide the organization in adopting modern tools, platforms, and processes.
• Ensure smooth integration of new systems and platforms into the existing IT landscape.
• Lead decisions related to system upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.
• Work closely with senior leadership to understand business goals and recommend IT solutions.
• Collaborate with various business units and IT teams to understand their needs and propose appropriate technology strategies.
• Act as a bridge between business needs and the client
• Assess and mitigate technology risks, ensuring robust cybersecurity practices and regulatory compliance.
• Implement strategies for disaster recovery, business continuity, and data protection.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in enterprise architecture.
• Recommend innovations that could provide a competitive advantage or operational improvement.
• Lead IT change management efforts related to architectural changes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Provide guidance and oversight for large-scale IT transformation projects, ensuring they adhere to the enterprise architecture.
• Continuously monitor the performance and efficiency of the IT landscape.
• Implement processes for regular reviews of system performance, security, and compliance.
• Experienced in IT architecture, including designing and implementing enterprise-wide solutions.
• Enterprise architecture roadmap and frameworks.
• High-level architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation.
• Technology recommendations and business case justifications for IT investments.
• Governance policies and standards for architecture compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Qualifications

• IT Diploma or Degree
• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).