IT Enterprise Architect – Senior Specialist
Core
Design and govern enterprise IT architecture, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, and align technology strategy with business goals for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Role type
Senior Enterprise Architect
Builds
Enterprise architecture models, diagrams, documentation, and two-year IT roadmaps
Domain
Public sector government IT, enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise architecture modeling, technology roadmap development, multi-cloud assessment (Azure, AWS), IT governance, architecture reviews, technology portfolio evaluation, stakeholder influence, critical thinking
Preferred skills
TOGAF/Zachman/FEAF framework knowledge, legacy system modernization, digital transformation leadership, enterprise IT standards development, relevant certifications (MSCE, CITA, CCNA, EACOE, CISSP, Security+, ITIL, TOGAF)
Technologies
AWS, Azure, ITIL, TOGAF, Network, Web
Responsibilities
Create and maintain enterprise architecture models and documentation across business, application, information, and technology domains; Develop and maintain a rolling two-year IT roadmap with leadership; Build conceptual and logical future-state architecture models; Assess platform changes for compatibility with existing systems; Align enterprise architecture with business strategy and agency outcomes; Establish and uphold architecture principles, standards, policies, and governance practices; Advise agency leaders and project teams on technology decisions and ROI; Present architecture perspectives and strategic plans to executive and technical audiences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic alignment