Senior Architect/Analyst.
PlanIT Group
Raleigh, NC
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Policies, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Blueprints, Business Processes, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Database Administration, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Database Programming, DevOps, Docker, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), Jenkins, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Military, Oracle Database, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Migration, Systems Analysis, Technical Leadership, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Tools, Unit Test, United States Citizen, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
5 days ago
Description:
Client is seeking a Senior Architect/Analyst to be responsible for designing, evaluating, and optimizing enterprise systems, applications, and business processes. This role serves as a strategic partner to both technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Senior Architect/Analyst provides leadership in architecture design, systems analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and blueprints
• Design scalable, secure, and efficient IT systems and applications
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
• Conduct requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical specifications
• Perform gap assessments and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide risk analysis and mitigation strategies for proposed solutions
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and project managers to ensure designs are implemented correctly
• Provide technical guidance during system integration and deployment
• Review code, configurations, and system designs for adherence to standards
• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams
• Present architectural solutions and analysis findings to senior leadership
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather input and drive consensus
• Ensure solutions meet security, regulatory, and performance standards
• Maintain documentation of architecture decisions and processes
• Support audits and compliance reviews with technical evidence
• Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements
• Lead post implementation reviews to capture lessons learned
• Mentor junior architects and analysts to build organizational capability
• Modifying/migrating existing legacy systems using TDD approaches
• Familiar with several unit test tools/frameworks in support of TDD
• Experience using Version One or other agile based work management tools
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• Knowledge of Postgres DB
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, analysis, or IT leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, preferred) and modern IT infrastructure
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Experience with systems analysis, modelling, and design tools
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and IT governance
• Experience with designing and implementing enterprise level solutions
Additional Skills/Experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in software development, database administration, and/or related field;
• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred;
• Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program;
• Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
• Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel;
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with designing, implementing, operating and administering relational DBMSs;
• Development/support experience with more than one DBMS product (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server);
• Extensive knowledge of/experience with DBMS Job Control Language (JCL), access methods, performance tuning, device allocation, validation checks, organization, security, documentation and statistical methods;
• Without assistance, capable of recommending the most appropriate DBMS product after evaluating a set of system requirements;
• Extensive experience producing database-related documentation such as administration policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
Additional Provisions:
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
About the Company
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PlanIT Group
PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.
Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employeesINDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.planitgroup.com/