Enterprise Architect
$150,675–$150,675 year
On-sitePlano, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, principles, and roadmaps across applications, data, infrastructure, integration, cloud, and security. Partner with business, technology, security, risk, and operations leaders to align architecture recommendations with business objectives, transformation initiatives, regulatory expectations, and long-term needs. Serve as a subject matter expert evaluating technology trends, recommending platforms and vendors, and guiding initiatives through influence and matrixed collaboration. Support architecture governance, review forums, and decision-making while promoting secure-by-design practices, threat modeling, and interoperability strategies. Monitor metrics, report on risks and roadmap progress, and mentor colleagues across project teams and governance forums.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; applicable years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
- Minimum of eight (8) or more years of progressive IT experience, including experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, solution architecture, systems design, or related technology leadership functions
- Experience working in a matrixed environment, with responsibility for influencing decisions, coordinating cross-functional activities, and guiding enterprise-level architecture recommendations across business and technology stakeholders
- Experience designing enterprise-scale systems and technology strategies across multiple domains, including applications, data, infrastructure, and security
- Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF or Zachman
- Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and modern architecture patterns
- Strong understanding of secure, scalable enterprise architecture patterns, including identity and access management, encryption, network security, data protection, and secure application design
- Knowledge of customer engagement ecosystems, including CRM and CCaaS integrations
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align technology decisions, architecture standards, and modernization initiatives with business objectives and enterprise priorities
- Ability to build strong relationships, influence decision-making, coach stakeholders, and partner effectively across all levels of the organization on matters of strategic importance
- Strong decision-making and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across matrixed teams and strategic initiatives
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership, business partners, vendors, third parties, and company staff
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Financial services experience, including lending and loan origination ecosystems
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce platforms (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud)
- Experience integrating Salesforce, loan origination systems (LOS), and CCaaS platforms
- Experience modernizing contact center platforms (e.g., Genesys, NICE, Amazon Connect, Five9)
- Strong experience with Zero Trust architectures, identity frameworks, and API security
- Experience embedding security into digital transformation and customer experience initiatives
- Familiarity with modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first)
- Experience with data strategy, AI/ML initiatives, and digital transformation
- TOGAF certification
- AWS/Azure Solutions Architect certification
- Salesforce Architect certification
- Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP)
- SAFe Agilist certification
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