IT Enterprise Architect (Engineering)

TL;DR

IT Enterprise Architect (Architecture): Defining and governing the architecture of enterprise products, services, and solution capabilities with an accent on business strategy alignment and operational excellence. Focus on translating service strategy into architectural direction and balancing transformation initiatives with operational stability.

Location: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Remote and hybrid options available in Lenexa, KS and Kansas City, MO.

Company

A professional engineering firm providing total building system design and construction services across high-growth markets.

What you will do

• Define and maintain enterprise service offering architecture and the relationships between business capabilities and consumer needs.
• Establish target-state and transitional architectures to support service evolution and operational excellence.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance for solution design initiatives supporting value streams.
• Translate business requirements and operational objectives into solution patterns and architectural direction.
• Identify architectural drivers of inefficiency, redundancy, or operational risk and recommend improvements.
• Maintain architecture principles, standards, and reference models to ensure consistent decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture, solution architecture, or application design.
• ITIL v4 or later certification required.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting architectural concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and industry-leading 401K match with profit sharing.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including Health, Paid Term Life, and Disability.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid parental leave, paid volunteer time, and paid time off/sick leave.
• Flexible work hours and a casual dress code.
• Paid training for professional development.