RQ09811 - IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist - Intermediate

Responsibilities:

• Develops recommends, implements and manages IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architect deliverables for the organization
  

General Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture
  
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  
• Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources
  
• Ability to define business capabilities and processes
  
• Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data.
  
• Demonstrated Transformation thinking, and understanding of data interdependencies
  
• Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations
  
• Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision
  
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations and briefing notes and conducting / facilitating meetings
  
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management
  

Key Deliverables:

Key deliverables for this role include, but are not limited to following:

• Architecture Artifacts
  
• Development of current state and target state architecture models across business, data, application, and technology domains.
  
• Creation of solution blueprints , reference architectures , and architecture patterns aligned with OPS standards.
  
• Architecture Review Documentation
  
• Preparation of materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) or equivalent governance bodies such as AI Governance.
  
• Documentation of compliance assessments with GO-ITS standards, privacy, security, and accessibility requirements.
  
• EA Governance Contributions
  
• Support for EA governance processes , including tracking decisions, risks, and exceptions.
  
• Contribution to EA repositories and knowledge bases (e.g., EA SharePoint, modeling tools).
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
• Facilitation of architecture working sessions with ministry stakeholders, I&IT clusters, and GovTechON.
  
• Development of communication materials to explain architectural decisions and trade-offs.
  
• Technology and Data Strategy Alignment
  
• Mapping of business capabilities to technology solutions.
  
• Identification of opportunities for reuse , consolidation, or modernization of systems and platforms.
  
• Risk and Impact Assessments and Compliance Reports
  
• Execution of RkAP (Recordkeeping, Access, and Privacy) assessments.
  
• Identification and documentation of technical risks , interoperability challenges , and security gaps .
  
• Regular reports addressing privacy, security and data integrity risks, with recommended action plans
  
• System Integration Plans and Roadmaps
  
• Roadmaps and plans detailing the integration of legacy systems, and inter-agency data-sharing strategies .
  
• Clearly defined milestones and performance metrics for successful implementation.
  
• Performance & Scalability Reports
  
• Continuous performance monitoring reports, including recommendations for optimizations to ensure the architecture remains future-proof
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Prior OPS experience with Enterprise architecture governance
  
• Preparation of materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) or equivalent governance bodies such as AI Governance - specifically AGP 1/2
  
• Experience with artefacts prior (current state, solution blueprints, reference architecture, solution architecture documents, etc.)
  
• TRA experience and cyber security standards.
  
• GO-ITS standards (security)
  

Skill Set Requirements:

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.
  
• Experience :
  
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture and solution architecture within a public sector or large enterprise environment
  
• Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture governance, this includes supporting the process as well as delivering required artefacts.
  
• Understanding of various compliance standards including but not limited to GO-ITS, FIPPA,PHIPPA, and ARA.
  
• Hands-on experience delivering necessary AGP artefacts and contributing to architecture reviews, blueprint development and target state planning.
  
• Familiarity with OPS I&IT Standards and environments, including shared services, ministry specific systems, and digital transformation initiatives.
  
• Proven ability to integrate complex, AI-powered solutions while managing cross-functional dependencies.
  
• Experience working in cross-functional teams involving business, data, application, and technology domains .
  
• Technical Skills :
  
• Strong understanding of EA frameworks and their application in OPS setting.
  
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms, cybersecurity principles, and interoperability standards
  
• Microsoft Azure : Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
  
• Enterprise Integration : Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
  
• Familiarity with ITIL processes , specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS.
  
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to OPS.
  
• Leadership & Collaboration Skills :
  
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience of providing technical guidance and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
  
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and business perspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a governance-driven, policy-rich environment.