Job Description:

Identify technologies and tools to implement the critical elements of the enterprise architecture

Research, analyze, design, propose and deliver solutions that are appropriate for the business and technology strategies

Provide overall direction, guidance and definition of technical architecture to effectively support the corporate business strategy and increase operational efficiencies

Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to establish and maintain and communicate a technical enterprise roadmap

Create, apply and evolve an enterprise architecture with a clearly defined business value and ROI based on IT strategy

Reduce overall complexity, increase agility, and drive long term IT strategy

Interface across all business areas and IT organization, acting as visionary to proactively assist in defining the direction for future projects and ensuring consistent implementation and operation of current projects

Identify solutions, build consensus, and execute effectively through an established common enterprise architecture vision amongst architects and IT project leaders

Provide leadership to highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments

Rationalize, maintain and evolve the application portfolio.

Provide technical expertise and consultation to executive leadership and business leaders

Lead in the development of and ensure governance of architecture principles and standards; create internal standards that fit the current and future needs

Participate in the implementation planning of the approved architecture, and execution as required

Participate in the planning and implementation of Corporate Continuity Plans

Define metrics to measure progress and effectiveness of enterprise architecture solutions and applications

Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies to advance the company competitively and protect company assets and information

Coach and mentor more junior staff members

Occasional travel required approximately 10%

The EA will provide a robust, cost effective, and secure IT Architecture serving the needs of a variety of stakeholders

The individual will provide a mix of enterprise architectural expertise and hands-on experience in the development and implementation of the solution

This position requires an individual with excellent interpersonal skills able to work with the various corporate support and line organizations

Requirements:

Minimum 7+ years of experience with EA

Ability to facilitate the collection of business requirements and document them both in IT and business terms with cost estimates of effort and resources

Experience integrating packaged software into a complex IT environment

Strong technical knowledge of database and web architectures and applications

Service oriented architecture implementation and governance experience

ERP implementation and operational experience including advanced reporting and document management

Experience architecting and deploying enterprise network architecture, including ensuring network adheres to network security best-practices

Experience with Sharepoint or other similar collaboration and document management platforms

Knowledge and relevant experience with enterprise compliance with Government and other standards including FISMA and ITAR

Ability to conduct research into a variety of infrastructure technologies as required.

Experience with design and implementation of complex technical environments using multiple technologies and languages

Strong analytical skills

Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience in delivering required functionality on time and on budget without compromising company architecture or quality

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of managements and staff, including through formal presentation

Experience with the application of Web2.0 technologies and wireless connectivity within the Enterprise

Position requires US Citizenship and must able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; preferred already possesses

If you are interested in the position described above, and/or any other openings, we would be happy to speak with you about this role or other active opportunities, and discuss your parameters for an ideal position, or simply to establish a relationship for the future. Our agency has clients in multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada.

Please, forward us a copy of your MS WORD resume to the address listed below. Obviously, we would not do anything with your resume, until we have had a chance to speak in depth about each opportunity, and make sure it is a suitable fit for your background and your interests.

iHeadHunt E-Mail: careers@iheadhunt.cc