ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT #00092272

Information Technology

The Enterprise Architect (EA) is responsible for understanding the current information technology architecture of Missouri S&T and preparing an architectural roadmap for the university in collaboration with the different divisions of Information Technology as well as other stakeholders. The EA will have a critical, strategic role to play in everything from operational agility to competitive differentiation. The EA role is both a technical role and a business role, balancing deep technical skills with robust people skills.

Are you seeking to make a difference in the lives of students? Are you desirous of enabling research that is changing our world? Would you like to have a strong influence in setting direction for a technology organization whose mission focuses on education, research, and application of knowledge to solve some of the world's great challenges? If so, we would like to talk to you. If you are a potential member of the S&T information technology team and are humble, coachable, approachable, introspective, and passionate about building relationships, then we want to talk to you.

Serving at Missouri University of Science and Technology is a calling. We are revitalizing our campus and looking to a bright future. Join us.

1. Architecture of software/hardware/integrations

• Preparing an architectural roadmap for software/hardware/integrations
• Gap analysis between current and future architecture
• Creation of roadmap to move from current to future state
• Creation of business case to justify future architecture and transition roadmap
• Mapping of critical systems

2. IT Compliance

• Ensure future architecture meets compliance requirements including security requirements such as CUI, NIST, DOD for projects and grants as defined by the security and compliance teams.

3. Consulting

• Acquire input from the different divisions of Information Technology and our stakeholders to document business capabilities needed for a future architecture
• Socialize the draft among the different divisions of Information Technology and our stakeholders for feedback

4. Evangelize

• Educate, advocate, and influence the university and stakeholders on the final architecture to help secure adoption and forward progress while preventing undesired deviations

5. Collaboration

• Collaborate with architects at the other universities and services across the University of Missouri system to share information, establish architectural standards, and document technology interactions
• Collaborate with industry and external partners to identify opportunities to exchange knowledge and leverage trends

* Define business goals and design an information technology roadmap. The roadmap creates a bridge between context and concept

* Skills and experience to bridge the gap between business and technology by understanding strengths and weaknesses of various technologies, as well as how these technologies complement or, potentially, conflict with one another. Frame choices between different technologies and different architectures in business terms

* Candidate must be comfortable communicating, presenting, writing reports, constructing business cases, and collaboratively interacting with stakeholders and leaders in business, academics and technology to support the goals and objectives of the organization

* Candidate will report directly to the CIO of Missouri S&T

* Consult in business process analysis and design, and service delivery, particularly with respect to the use of information, trends, and directions

* Candidate must have 5 years of architectural experience guiding a technical or solutions team; preferred to have multi team experience providing strategic direction, consensus building, relationship development and successful implementation of the defined goals with technical and operational units

* Knowledge of software development lifecycles and system architectures

* The ability to model efficient architectures and evaluate relevant technologies

* Familiarity with common EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

* Experience with data-driven report building and presentation

* The ability to influence decisions at both the enterprise and departmental levels

* The ability to analyze the need for and impact of change by capturing interrelationships and interdependencies within and between ecosystems, partners, operating models, capabilities, people, processes, information, applications and technologies

* Comfort working with diverse teams and employees across the organization

* Act as project consultant to build successful outcomes while ensuring conformance and compliance of projects and programs with architectural guidelines.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on-site; hybrid options available

• Bachelor's degree in information technology is required.
• Proven work experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role
• Strong technical cross-platform acumen, including infrastructure, applications, and cloud (e.g., IaaS, PaaS)
• Excellent technical, analytical and project management skills
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and in-person communication and interpersonal skills
• Good leadership, motivation, and influence skills
• Experience in modeling and graphic representations
• Group session facilitation

• Master's degree in information technology is preferred or equivalent experience in the IT industry
• Desired: Certification in one or more of the following: TOGAF, Archimate, technical and professional communication, enterprise architecture, data curation

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $91,125-$165,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 14
University Title: DIRECTOR IT
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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