Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415 (Onsite)
Job Type: Full time
Job Summary:
The Architect is responsible for the development of specifications, models, and guidelines within a comprehensive IT architecture framework. This role involves designing solutions that align with enterprise, infrastructure, and security architecture processes, often requiring cross-organizational collaboration. The Architect defines the transition plan from the current state to the desired future state, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain IT architecture frameworks, models, and guidelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT strategies with business objectives.
- Define architectural standards and best practices for enterprise-wide solutions.
- Identify gaps in the current architecture and propose future-state solutions.
- Ensure security, scalability, and efficiency of IT solutions.
- Provide expertise in business, information/data, security, and technical architecture.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement architectural transitions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in IT architecture, enterprise solutions, or system design.
- Strong knowledge of architectural frameworks and methodologies.
- Expertise in cloud computing, security architecture, and infrastructure design.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications in enterprise architecture (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent).
- Experience with microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in IT security.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Enterprise architecture: 6 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Minneapolis, MN 55415 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Minneapolis, MN 55415 (Required)
Work Location: In person