IT Enterprise Architect - Mainframe Modernization & Strategic Roadmapping
We are seeking a visionary and experienced IT Enterprise Architect with a strong background in mainframe modernization and strategic roadmapping. This individual will play a critical role in shaping our technology strategy, driving digital transformation initiatives, and creating scalable IT solutions that align with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader who blends deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to modernize legacy systems and guide architectural decisions that future-proof our IT infrastructure.
Req# 1027347736
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide IT architecture frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
- Design and implement AI-enabled solutions for modernization
- Provide architectural governance and guidance for new and existing IT projects
- Lead the modernization of mainframe systems, including migration strategies, platform upgrades, and legacy application transformation
- Evaluate and implement technologies such as cloud platforms, containerization, microservices, and APIs to replace or enhance mainframe workloads
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure business continuity during modernization
- Create and manage IT roadmaps that define short-term and long-term goals for infrastructure, systems, and processes
- Integrate enterprise architecture efforts into corporate strategies to ensure IT contributes to business objectives
- Monitor emerging trends and technologies to refine the roadmap and identify opportunities for innovation
- Act as a key liaison between business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and decision-makers, ensuring alignment between business needs and technology implementations
- Provide technical guidance and support to development teams, architects, and other technology professionals involved in modernization initiatives
- Assess current IT systems, tools, and platforms to provide recommendations for modernization and optimization
- Explore and recommend solutions for legacy system replacement with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, security, and cost-efficiency
- Identify potential risks related to system modernization and propose mitigation plans
- Ensure compliance with security standards and industry regulations, especially during migration and architectural updates
- Develop clear documentation, including architectural blueprints, models, workflows, and diagrams, to support modernization and roadmap initiatives
- Communicate technical concepts in a manner that is understandable to stakeholders at all levels
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in IT architecture and design
- Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies (e.g., COBOL, CICS, DB2) and modernization strategies (e.g., cloud migration, API integration, DevOps)
- Proven track record of delivering enterprise architecture roadmaps and technology transformation initiatives
- Experience with modernization tools and platforms (Azure, Kubernetes, modernization middleware, API gateway solutions)
- Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or others
- Familiarity with programming languages, database management systems, and legacy application refactoring techniques
