Enterprise Architect

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🌟 Core Responsibilities & Impact

Area

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Impact

Strategy & Planning

Translating business strategies into a clear technological roadmap.

Ensures IT investments directly support business goals and drive competitive advantage.

Design & Standards

Defining architectural principles, standards, and models (Business, Data, Application, and Technology).

Reduces complexity, improves interoperability, and standardizes technology usage across the enterprise.

Governance & Review

Overseeing the architectural governance process and reviewing project solutions for compliance.

Manages technical debt, ensures security compliance, and controls IT risks.

Innovation & Roadmap

Identifying emerging technologies and assessing their potential application within the enterprise.

Fosters innovation and guides the organization through digital transformation initiatives.

Consulting & Mentorship

Advising senior management and mentoring delivery teams on architectural best practices.

Facilitates organizational change and builds a strong, unified technical culture.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Deep Technical Knowledge:

  Proficiency across multiple domains (e.g., cloud platforms, data management, security, networking, application development).

• Business Acumen:

  A strong understanding of the organization's industry, operating model, value streams, and financial goals.

• Strategic Thinking:

  The ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and define long-term architectural direction.

• Communication & Influence:

  Exceptional skills in presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical executive stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams.

• Modeling & Frameworks:

  Expertise in architectural frameworks like

  TOGAF

  ,

  Zachman

  , or

  Gartner

  methodologies.

• Security & Risk Management:

  A strong focus on integrating security (DevSecOps) and compliance requirements into the architecture from the outset.

Typical Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience:

  Typically

  10+ years

  of progressive experience in IT, with at least

  3-5 years

  in a dedicated architecture role (e.g., Solutions Architect, Domain Architect).

• Certifications:

  Common and highly valued certifications include:

• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  (for security-focused EAs)

• Cloud Certifications

  (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).