Enterprise Architect - OSS

OmegaHires•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Experince in OSS Governance council with SME expertise from DevOps, Legal, Architecture, and Infrastructure. Need someone who has crafted the OSS strategy and executed it. 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software development management, with a focus on large-scale transformation and OSS delivery. Expertise in OSS governance, DevOps integration, security, and compliance in regulated industries (e.g., financial services). Experience architecting and implementing automated security scanning, license management, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software development management, with a focus on large-scale transformation and OSS delivery.
Deep expertise in OSS governance, DevOps integration, security, and compliance in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
Proven experience architecting and implementing automated security scanning, license management, and compliance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Archimate) and cloud platforms (Azure) are a plus.
Active participation in OSS communities and industry events is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership
Define and drive the OSS transformation roadmap, aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and OSPO vision.
Serve as the principal advisor on OSS architecture, modernization, and risk management for all business and technology stakeholders engaging with senior leadership and other stakeholders to secure support and resources for OSS initiatives.
Governance & Compliance
Establish and enforce policies, frameworks, and processes for OSS governance, risk prioritization, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
Lead the development and implementation of OSS vetting, approval/blocking, and customization policies.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized OSS inventory, license management, and compliance dashboards.
Oversee the creation and enforcement of policies related to OSS usage, contributions, and licensing.
DevOps Integration & Security
Architect and integrate automated OSS security scanning, quality gates, and compliance checkpoints into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
Ensure consistent and comprehensive vulnerability management, including proactive remediation and technical debt reduction
Tools, Metrics, and Reporting
Select and implement tools for OSS tracking, metrics, and reporting (e.g., SBOM generation, automated dependency management, compliance dashboards).
Drive data-driven decision-making through regular reporting on OSS risk, compliance, and value realization.
Training & Advocacy
Champion OSS best practices across the organization through training, documentation, and community-building.
Lead the development of a comprehensive learning ecosystem and advocate for a culture of secure, compliant OSS adoption.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, legal, DevOps, product, business) to ensure alignment and effective execution of the OSS strategy.
Represent the organization in internal and external forums on OSS architecture and transformation.