Enterprise Architect

Gmi Tech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced IT Architect to lead cross-functional teams and develop the enterprise architecture roadmap. The ideal candidate will ensure that IT investments align with business goals and will establish governance frameworks. Responsibilities include evaluating technologies, maintaining the IT landscape, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Candidates should have an IT diploma or degree, as well as strong communication skills and experience in enterprise architecture and cybersecurity principles.

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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 long-term 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.
• Establish architecture standards and best practices.
• Lead the creation of governance frameworks and ensure compliance.
• Guide the organization in adopting modern tools, platforms, and processes.
• Ensure smooth integration of new systems into the existing IT landscape.
• Lead decisions related to system upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.
• Work closely with senior leadership to understand business goals.
• Assess and mitigate technology risks, ensuring robust cybersecurity practices.
• Implement strategies for disaster recovery and data protection.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Lead IT change management efforts related to architectural changes.
• Provide guidance for large-scale IT transformation projects.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the IT landscape.

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.

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).
• 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).