Enterprise Architect

Comfort Systems•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for aligning business strategy with technology solutions by developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps. This role ensures that IT systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals while optimizing processes across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required
10+ years of experience in IT or technology roles
5+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture
Proven experience designing large-scale enterprise systems and integrations
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and risk management standards

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience in regulated industries (if applicable, e.g., construction, manufacturing, or healthcare) is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy, roadmap, and governance framework
Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technology solutions
Evaluate current systems and identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization
Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to standards, policies, and best practices
Design and oversee implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
Collaborate with IT teams (Infrastructure, Security, Development, Data) to ensure alignment
Establish and enforce technology standards, reference architectures, and integration patterns
Assess emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption
Support digital transformation initiatives and cloud strategy (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Provide guidance on data architecture, application architecture, and system integrations
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and risk management standards