Chief Architect

NTT DATA Services • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Chief Architect to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia (US-DC), United States (US). This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of the client's Business Architecture, Information System and Technology, Data Architecture, Architectural Programs and Initiatives, Architectural Governance, Research and Development, and provides Architecture Consultancy. The Chief Architect will also assist in the identification of architectural tools and processes, understand the client's operational environment, requirements, and expectations, and facilitate the development and operations of systems, networks, and applications. This position leads the development of solutions across all aspects of the services environment, including Data Centers, to deliver an enhanced user experience. The role requires interaction with specialists to ensure secure application deployment and network operations, training and motivating team members in the latest technologies, methodologies, and approaches, and driving innovation and improving performance of applications and networks. The Chief Architect will align with the client's strategic organizational business plans, cultivate relationships with business stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor for business architecture. The role also involves incorporating innovations that enhance performance and responsiveness, developing architectural metrics and reports for the executive team, business, and IT Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience functioning as a Chief Architect on major federal agency mission critical network and application development efforts.
• Minimum 5 years' experience architecting the transformation from traditional On Prem- Cloud/Cloud Hybrid
• ITIL V4 Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage to budgets, timeframes, and delivery schedules as required by client.
• Skilled in leading development of cloud ready/cloud native applications using leading technologies and methodologies.
• Possess Cloud Architect Certifications
• Preferred Certification(s): at least 2 High level technology certification (examples include MCSE, LPIC-3, CCNP, or equivalents)

Responsibilities

• Assist, as requested, in the development and implementation of the client's Business Architecture, Information System and Technology, Data Architecture, Architectural Programs and Initiatives, Architectural Governance, Research and Development, and provides Architecture Consultancy.
• Assist in the identification of architectural tools and processes.
• Understands the client's operational environment, client requirements and expectations of program operations.
• Facilitates development and operations of systems, networks, and applications.
• Leads development of solutions across all aspects of services environment including Data Centers to deliver enhanced user experience.
• Interacts with specialists and utilizes their contributions to ensure secure application deployment and network operations.
• Trains and motivates team members in latest technologies, methodologies, and approaches.
• Drives innovation and improving performance of the applications and networks.
• Aligns with the client's strategic organizational business plans, cultivates relationships with business stakeholders, trusted advisor who assists in the development and maintenance of current and future state business architecture.
• Incorporates innovations that enhance performance and responsiveness across all operations.
• Develop architectural metrics and reports for the executive team, business, and IT Management.

Benefits

• NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior