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Enterprise Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers, and they are seeking an IT Enterprise Architect for Quadratic Systems, Inc. The role involves defining and evolving the organization’s enterprise-wide technology architecture to align with business strategy and ensure scalability and security, while acting as a bridge between business leadership and IT delivery teams.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture Strategy
Define and maintain enterprise architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures
Translate business strategy and objectives into actionable technology roadmaps
Lead current-state and target-state architecture assessments
Identify technology gaps, redundancies, and modernization opportunities
Architecture Domains Ownership
Provide architectural oversight across:
Application Architecture
Microservices, monoliths, SaaS vs custom build decisions
API-first and integration strategies
Data Architecture
Data platforms, lakes/lakehouses, analytics, governance
Master data, metadata, lineage, data quality
Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
Hybrid / multi-cloud strategies
Scalability, availability, disaster recovery
Security Architecture (in partnership with Security teams)
Zero Trust, IAM, encryption, compliance-by-design
Alignment with frameworks like NIST, ISO, FedRAMP (if applicable)
Governance & Standards
Establish and enforce architecture governance processes
Review and approve solution architectures for major initiatives
Define technology standards, patterns, and approved tools
Ensure architectural consistency across programs and projects
Program & Solution Support
Partner with Solution Architects and delivery teams on complex initiatives
Provide architectural guidance during design, build, and deployment
Resolve cross-domain architectural conflicts
Support vendor selection and technology evaluations
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, CISO, and business leaders
Communicate complex technical concepts in business terms
Facilitate architecture working groups and design reviews
Influence without direct authority
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles
Proven experience designing large-scale, enterprise systems
Experience working across multiple architecture domains
Hands-on experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
Cloud and hybrid architectures
API and integration platforms
Data platforms and analytics ecosystems
Security and compliance fundamentals
DevOps, CI/CD, and automation concepts
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Executive-level communication and presentation abilities
Ability to balance pragmatism vs purity in architectural decisions
Leadership without authority
High tolerance for ambiguity and change
Preferred
Master's degree preferred but not required
Experience in regulated environments (government, healthcare, finance)
Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HIPAA, or similar frameworks
Architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, etc.)
Experience leading large modernization or cloud migration programs
Company
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