Enterprise Architect Job Description Template/Brief

We are hiring an enterprise architect who will be in charge of the upkeep and maintenance of our organization's information technology networks and services. As an enterprise architect, you will be responsible for managing, enhancing, and updating enterprise services, software, and hardware. You will also need to keep up with the newest trends and innovations and keep an eye out for any software, services, or hardware that may enhance corporate operations.

Your function as an enterprise architect necessitates complicated thinking and planning to determine which old systems can be modernized, which software or hardware can be replaced, and which services or products can support corporate operations across all departments. You will collaborate across the enterprise to assess the requirements of various business units and procedures.

Enterprise Architect Job Profile

An enterprise architect is in command of the entire infrastructure of the company's information technology platform. They are in charge of ensuring that the venue satisfies the firm's demands. An enterprise architect's primary responsibilities include:

  • Developing processes
  • Documenting critical IT procedures
  • Tracking project progress
  • Keeping a security emphasis

They must also work with other teams to create the appropriate systems. An enterprise architect may advance to positions such as director of IT and chief information officer.

Reports To

  • CTO

Enterprise Architect Responsibilities

  • Assess internal operations, business growth plans, and IT procedures and provide recommendations for changes
  • Develop and implement business visions and goals, as well as build and implement architectural business models that match the organization's strategies and goals
  • Assess systems engineering, recruit talent and account for model mismatches and weaknesses
  • Make suggestions for cost-cutting measures in IT and business leadership
  • Plan training to increase workers' knowledge and skills in preparation for future organizational growth
  • Conduct talent management research to improve the organization's business operations
  • Assist with business architecture and system processing
  • Ensure the organization's goals are met in terms of efficiency, security, and support
  • Develop architectural compliance solutions such as data storage, metadata management, and change control
  • Determine and implement build versus buy strategies, mentor employees, and assess overall business strategy

Enterprise Architect Requirements & Skills

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or computer engineering
  • The ability to swiftly detect issues
  • Effective problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Knowledge of machine learning
  • The ability to manage numerous tasks at the same time
  • Demonstrated understanding of system architecture
  • Capability to build a secure platform
  • The ability to operate successfully in a group