Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect, HLD, Architectural design, TOGAF, Networking, Cloud, Global transformation, Stakeholder management, Software

A leading global provider of professional services is seeking an Enterprise Architect who can help shape and mould the global infrastructure and help take them into the digital age.

The role:

Act as a design authority for assigned aspects of new IT initiatives and craft high-quality architecture documents based on business needs and architecture best practices.
Socialize architectural principles across the department and to project stakeholders.
Capture, maintain and improve the overall IT Architecture for the group.
Ensure global compliance to required architecture standards through suitable technology and business processes.
Provide technical advice and recommendations to IT management and senior leadership teams.
Co-host the Architecture Board meeting in conjunction with the CTO, providing review of technical proposals and guidance on new IT requests and their impact on existing technology; participate in and run design authority meetings for the technical aspects of new IT initiatives.
Speak with key stakeholders to identify needs and facilitate technical solutions that meet the group's strategic objectives.
Understand vendor offerings in the market and the role they could play in improving IT services across the group.
Provide input into technical requirements for both operational and project-specific budgets.

Skills required:

• Proven experience in an architectural role with technical leadership experience across a professional services firm- preferred
• A diploma, degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred
• Any of the following accreditation/certifications are highly regarded: MCSE, ITIL, TOGAF, Prince2, Cisco, BCS Practitioner, Zachman
• Identity and Access Management
• Access controls (multisite)
• SQL database systems
• Data management tools (backup, archiving, monitoring)
• MI/BI reporting toolsets, such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Windows server platforms
• Windows Desktop
• Server virtualization
• Storage platforms and converged infrastructure
• WAN/LAN
• Mobile Device Management
• Cloud services, including Azure IaaS and PaaS
• Microsoft and other SaaS solutions
• Productivity suites, such as Office 365
• Integrations between on-premises and cloud systems
• Document management systems
• Templating and Document Automation
• Legal Case Management systems
• Practice management systems
• Business process systems