Enterprise Architect

Random Bit•Charlotte, NC

3d•$160,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Random Bit is a system modernization partner specializing in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, cloud transformation, data governance, compliance framework solutions, and organizational change management for public and private sector clients. The Enterprise Architect works across business and technology to develop solutions that meet business needs and comply with Enterprise Architecture guidelines. The role creates an overview of current and future business and IT processes to establish and implement changes to the operational environment. It requires strong facilitation skills, exposure to data management and data governance, and at least a rudimentary understanding of technical implementation. Working with Solution Architects, the Enterprise Architect applies experience with integration architectures, architectural patterns, and Service Oriented Architecture in the Health and Human Services context. Medicaid experience is preferable. The role also requires negotiation, presentation, collaboration, and relationship-management skills to develop solutions that address strategic initiatives and deliver high-performing integrated solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of enterprise architecture experience.
Strong technical background and ability to work across business and technology.
Experience and skills with integration architectures, architectural patterns, and Service Oriented Architecture in the Health and Human Services context.
Knowledge of applicable industry and government standards and frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL, ISO standards, FEA, and MITA.
Experience developing architecture models in the Health and Human Services sector using industry-standard tools and notations such as SparxEA and ArchiMate.
Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to collaborate closely with others and prevent or reduce conflict.
Strong negotiation, presentation, collaboration, facilitation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts.

Nice To Haves

Medicaid experience.
Experience in Data Management, Data Architecture, and Data Governance in the context of Health and Human Services.
A rudimentary understanding of cloud architecture and implementation patterns.

Responsibilities

Recommend and participate in the design, development, and maintenance of the Enterprise Architecture, including design processes, architectural artifact requirements, and architectural best practices; lead the extended team collaboratively while driving timelines and outputs.
Recommend and participate in analysis, evaluation, and development of enterprise long-term strategic and operating plans and delivery roadmaps, ensuring EA objectives align with long-term business objectives and refining plans as necessary.
Recommend and participate in developing data management strategy, data architecture, and data governance processes.
Recommend and participate in designing and implementing standards, tools, and methodologies, and lead their adoption.
Identify and recommend areas for further study; participate in Proof of Concept projects to investigate architectural possibilities and support their adoption; create communications artifacts that explain concepts, applicability, and value.
Collaborate with projects to review solution objectives and constraints across the Medicaid enterprise, determine conformance with EA, SOA, and software engineering patterns, recommend and explain suitable technical architecture, and define solutions at a high level.
Ensure technology solutions are properly secured according to Identity Management and Access Control standards.