Job Details
Title: Architect
Location: hybrid onsite in Columbus, Ohio 2-3 days a week
Duration: 12 Months
Visa: USC, GC, GC-EAD
Interview: Phone/Skype
Qualifications:
Client is looking for Network Architect skillset.
Bachelor's Degree in a technical (Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline) or business field required
Total years experience: Lead Architect: 7+; Architect: 5+ years experience as an Enterprise Architect: Lead Architect: 3+ years; Architect: 2+ years
1+ years of experience in project management
Ability to work effectively in an outsourced IT environment
Experience with and knowledge of legacy and new computing architectures
Responsibilities:
The Architect's / Lead Architect's primary responsibility and accountability is to provide architecture leadership for the current and future NiSource technology environment within a technology domain. This includes working with business leaders and service providers to develop and implement enterprise architecture strategies, as well as developing methodologies and processes to ensure compliance to those strategies. The Lead Architect is also responsible to develop and maintain Technology Roadmaps aligned with approved IT Investments and approved by IT Leadership.
Effective Technology portfolio management processes and tools used as a key input into IT investment decisions and in developing solution alternatives to meet business needs
Proactive technology roadmaps and plans for future needs, based on anticipated business goals and industry direction
Project architecture reviews conducted in a timely manner with appropriate level of quality (Lead Architect)
Published up-to-date and adhered to architecture standards, frameworks, patterns and procedures
Reduced cost of IT via effective reuse, processes and adherence to standards
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze enterprise business drivers to develop enterprise architecture strategies and plans
Research technology industry and market trends for a domain
Develop strategies and roadmaps to consolidate and protect IT assets
Identify opportunities to invest in emerging technologies
Collaborate closely with peer Architects and IT staff to drive NiSource objectives
Develop standards and reference architectures for the domain
Review design artifacts for compliance with architecture direction
Develop and maintain product standards in assigned domains
Drive technology portfolio management discipline
Identify, champion and direct technology roadmap initiatives
Establish best practices and standards and track adoption of standards
Establish processes for ongoing identification and management of technology risks
Provide enterprise architecture consulting as needed on all major initiatives as assigned
Recommend proactive courses of action to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness
Communicate clearly and effectively with business and IT management
Remain continuously aware of technology trends and best practices, and incorporate this knowledge into architecture strategy and plans
Use influence and negotiation skills to gain consensus for recommendations