Enterprise Architect

SUMMARY Blue Sky is looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our team and provide thought leadership and technical implementation expertise in the design, development, and governance of Microsoft Power Platform, Java, and other relevant technologies. As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for developing an overarching enterprise architecture for our client to support major business initiatives and implementing a comprehensive architectural roadmap to support customer technology modernization efforts to move to low-code/no-code and cloud-based architectures. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining technology standards, reviewing and addressing End of Life (EOL) considerations on a periodic basis with the customer Enterprise Operations, Development, and Security teams, and providing oversight and guidance regarding the enterprise architecture. If you meet the below qualifications and are passionate about enterprise architecture, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES This role shall provide types of support to our customers: Develop and implement an overarching enterprise architecture to support major business initiatives Develop and implement a comprehensive architectural roadmap for the support of the technology modernization effort to move to low-code/no-code and cloud-based architectures Establish and maintain technology standards profile, review and address End of Life (EOL) considerations on a periodic basis with the Enterprise Operations, Development and Security teams Provide oversight and guidance regarding the enterprise architecture to development teams Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AOAs) to select technologies to incorporate into the target architecture Establish Architecture Working Group (AWG) meetings for the purpose of providing architecture updates and technical knowledge exchange Regularly assess and report on compliance with the architecture, documenting deviations and rationales Work with the CIO, SIO, and other business and technical team members on the use of AI in the organization and how it's represented in the Enterprise Architecture Work with staff on developing policies and standards for citizen development and how it is handled within Participate in project intake assessments, release planning, and change advisory board meetings Conduct an assessment of the system portfolio from multiple perspectives to identify, document, and support recommendations on architectural alignment, investment composition, changes to the target architecture Provide consulting support services for the planning and implementation of a robust data management program that supports Agency Enterprise Architectures as well as conform to the Federal Enterprise Architecture Program's DRM Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Data Management Programs that include key components such as data architecture, data dictionary, data models, data and metadata repositories, data stewardship, data quality, data acquisition, data usage, and data retention Identify and document hardware and software technology refresh recommendations Manage the backlog of the Enterprise Architecture team, working with the Federal Manager to establish priorities and report against progress Proactively identify risk and issues, documenting them in the approved tools Develop status reports and presenting status to the Federal Manager on a regular basis Attend regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings with team members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a background in software development and design Experience conducting Analysis of Alternatives (AOAs) to select technologies to incorporate into target architecture Experience establishing Architecture Working Group (AWG) meetings for the purpose of providing architecture updates and technical knowledge exchange Knowledge and experience designing and implementing low-code/no-code and cloud-based architectures Knowledge and experience developing and implementing data management programs Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong leadership and project management skills CERTIFICATIONS TOGAF, FEAF, or Zachman Enterprise Architect certification is highly preferred Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect certification is highly preferred EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Sponsorship will not be a part of this contract Must successfully complete a Blue Sky and customer background screening About Blue Sky Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue . Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2024-11-12