Enterprise Architect

The Enterprise Architect (EA) is expected to:

• Decode the DNA of the enterprise, weaving together people, processes, and cutting-edge tech into a tapestry of innovation
• Craft the blueprint for our digital future, aligning with strategic north star
• Join forces with our EA dream team to set standards that'll shape our technological destiny
• Spearhead digital transformation, turning roadmaps into reality across all business functions
• Be the architect of change, influencing how we govern and evolve our enterprise architecture
• Forge powerful alliances with fellow architects and tech leaders to align enterprise-wide priorities with EA goals
• Unleash the power of data-driven decisions, leveraging EA reference models and architecture repositories to champion our digital strategy
• Inspire and lead, setting the architectural vision that will ripple across the entire organization
• Define and govern architecture standards, principles, and best practices for organization-wide adoption
• Drive strategic architecture alignment across key stakeholders, ensuring buy-in at all levels

This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead firm-wide architectural initiatives with far-reaching impact
• Craft and drive a cutting-edge Enterprise and cross-Domain Architecture strategy
• Engage senior stakeholders globally, with a focus on New York
• Evolve our IT landscape to power long-term business goals
• Oversee and govern critical architecture activities
• Champion innovative architecture practices across the organization
• Lead architectural thought leadership, setting industry benchmarks
• Cultivate a thriving Architecture community firm-wide
• Design an EA framework aligning business ambitions with IT strategies
• Bridge the Technology-Business divide, fostering seamless collaboration
• Architect transformative roadmaps for systems, apps, and infrastructure
• Orchestrate cross-functional integration of tech solutions
• Ignite innovation, scalability, and cost-efficiency in our IT ecosystem
• Pioneer adoption of emerging technologies, keeping us ahead of the curve

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 3 or more years of experience in solution architecture or technical architecture or enterprise architecture space
• Master of Frameworks: Deep knowledge of Enterprise Architecture models like TOGAF, Zachman, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Strategic Visionary: A strategic thinker capable of structuring and delivering complex multi-year programs that align with business goals.
• Leadership Influence: Experience collaborating with and influencing senior architects and technology leaders, shaping their designs and decisions.
• Transformation Leader: Hands-on experience leading large-scale architecture transformation projects such as cloud migrations, modernization initiatives, geographic expansions, or acquisition integrations.
• Technical Innovator: Practical experience architecting cutting-edge technology solutions that drive scalability and innovation.
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and deliver creative solutions.
• Global Collaborator: Experience working across time zones and geographies, fostering collaboration in a global environment.
• Exceptional Communicator: Outstanding relationship management, teamwork, and influence skills with the ability to communicate effectively at senior levels-both written and verbal.
• Desirable Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity, resilience strategies, or emerging technologies like GenAI is a plus.

Licenses/ Certifications

• Enterprise Architecture certification in any one framework

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.