Sr IT Information Architect

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

6d•$108,468 - $162,701

About The Position

Perform work defining, assessing and structuring the direction of technology in terms of its processes and capabilities to meet system requirements. This lead position is responsible for planning and integration of new technologies ensuring that the technological solutions in support of business goals, requirements, capabilities and objectives are translated into detailed system architectural designs through use of process flow diagrams, future-state operational changes and technical solutions models. The Sr Information Architect will define and govern the structure, classification, and lifecycle of enterprise information assets to ensure they are discoverable, usable, and trusted. This position will support the organization’s ability to leverage data for advanced analytics, reporting, and decision-making and partner with business and technical teams to align information architecture with enterprise data strategy and governance objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of six years of progressively responsible programming experience
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
Object-oriented programming and design
Relational database programming and design
Web-based application programming and design
Project management
Develop software using multiple tools, operating systems, languages, and methodologies
Define, track, and assure responsiveness to clients’ information service problems
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Building Partnerships: Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals
Communication: Effectively communicate and engage with clients and team members including face-to-face, video, and phone to ensure clear understanding and fostering strong relationships
Collaboration: Works effectively and cooperatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships
Customer Focus: Ensures that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafts and implements service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Has achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Driving for Results: Sets high goals for personal and group accomplishment; uses measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously works to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement
Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Managing Conflict: Deals effectively with others in an adversarial situation; uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people
Advanced proficiency in various computer applications

Nice To Haves

4+ years of architecture experience including enterprise, domain, or solution architecture
Experience establishing or supporting data governance programs, including data standards, stewardship, and policy development
Familiarity with metadata management, data cataloging, and data lineage concepts (e.g., tools such as Microsoft Purview or similar platforms)
Experience preparing and structuring data to support advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning initiatives
Exposure to emerging AI capabilities, including Microsoft Copilot or similar agent-based technologies, as well as familiarity with AI integration patterns such as agent-based architectures and Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar frameworks that enable secure and scalable interaction between AI systems and enterprise data
Experience with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, with an understanding of how these platforms support information architecture, metadata management, content organization, governance, workflow automation, and data readiness.
Experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, including familiarity with the Architecture Development Method (ADM)
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including business, application, data, and technology domains
Experience developing and maintaining enterprise architecture artifacts such as capability models, roadmaps, and architectural diagrams
Demonstrated ability to align technology solutions with business strategy and operational objectives
Experience working within governance frameworks, including architecture review boards, standards development, and policy enforcement
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure) and modern architecture patterns

Responsibilities

Evaluate and select from existing and emerging technologies to best fit business and project needs
Determine physical system design and asses existing technology and standards to fit within information standards and logical systems design
Build a trusted advisor relationship with business leaders to provide coaching and guidance on system architectural and design solution options based on understanding of industry trends and customer expectations
Serve as an integral member of the team that helps develop a consolidated business and technology roadmap to help ensure that resources, interdependencies and business priorities are effectively aligned
Translate complex topics, concepts and business opportunities into possible system architectural and design solution options that will help Mecklenburg County take advantage of market opportunities or overcome business challenges
Develop and maintain standard enterprise architecture artifacts, including business capability models, logical architectures, and physical solution designs, ensuring consistency and quality across initiatives
Determine overall modeling standards, guidelines, best practices and approved modeling techniques and approaches
Lead and participate in evaluation and due diligence efforts for new technologies and software solutions, including review of architecture, integration capabilities, and data models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise governance and policy requirements
Ensure solutions align with enterprise data, security, and governance policies, supporting regulatory compliance and responsible use of data
Establish data governance practices, including standards for data quality, metadata management, and data stewardship
Develop and maintain enterprise metadata strategies and repositories to support transparency, lineage, and compliance
Ensure data is structured and managed to enable emerging capabilities such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and agent-based technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot)