Description:

• Experience in Information Technology with a solid background in technology architecture planning, design, development and implementation technology


• Experience with Cloud Platforms

• Review existing and emerging technologies and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise strategy and architecture;

• Develop strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and business functions;

• Identify and recommend areas appropriate for further study and participate in any Proof of Concept projects required to thoroughly investigate architectural possibilities and strengthen arguments for their adoption;

• Excellent understanding of integration architecture, application architecture, solution architecture and emerging technologies;

• 10 12 years' progressively senior experience in Information Technology with solid background in technology architecture planning, design, development and implementation;

• A minimum 8 years of technology, architecture/solution design experience,

• Demonstrated experience building out technology reference models, technology related strategies including cloud strategies, target state and/or reference architectures, technology roadmaps and IT standards and policies;

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform; professional certifications in cloud technologies considered an asset;

• Proficiency in all cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS

• Familiarity with virtual networking, storage, firewalls, virtual servers and tiered application environments;

• Well versed in agile development, DevOps methodologies, automation practices and microservices architecture;

• Strong understanding and knowledge of various Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g. Zachman, TOGAF, FEA) and ability to adapt and develop hybrid applications of methodologies to meet the organization's needs;

• Superior communication skills (verbal and written) to explain technical concepts to nontechnical people including senior business and I&IT leadership;

• Strong written communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to, reports, reviews, assessments and position papers; presentation skills to present informationand findings, options and recommendations to senior officials and managers;

• Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients

• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with internal and external customers and vendors

• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions;

• High initiative and ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment
  
  and ability to work on simultaneous projects

• Ability to plan, set priorities, schedule and manage enterprise architecture projects as well as personal and team deliverables; strong organizational skills;

• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment