Enterprise Architect

We're looking for an Enterprise Architect who can effectively contribute to the successful delivery of the Council's technology work plan, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to project timelines and budgets.



What is in it for you?

· Lead strategic architecture and guide council-wide tech transformation, including ERP and cyber security.

· Drive innovation and integration across infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems.

· Shape future-state architecture with executive influence and strong governance oversight.



Role

The primary objective is to secure a skilled Enterprise Architect who can effectively contribute to the successful delivery of the Council's technology work plan, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to project timelines and budgets.



Key Responsibilities:


1. Leadership and Management

· Technology oversight of the practice areas of network infrastructure, business engagement, and cyber security.

· Offer strategic architectural guidance to council leadership, delivering a clear and actionable roadmap to ensure alignment of projects and programs with council goals, especially ERP-related initiatives.

· Serve as an Infrastructure Architect as required to support and maintain existing systems, ensuring continuity and stability.

· Oversee and manage Solution Architecture to ensure cohesive and integrated system designs.

· Ensure strategic alignment with the architectural roadmap, including ERP integration, securing necessary funding, and avoiding technology debt to facilitate reinvestment.


2. Enterprise Architecture Alignment

· Aligning the Enterprise Architecture (EA) with the current state solution architecture, including a technology catalogue that identifies:

§ Systems to retire

§ Systems to retain

§ Areas to invest in

§ New systems to introduce


3. Solution Options Analysis

· Evaluate potential vendor partnerships to ensure alignment with the future state architecture.

· Thoroughly examining integration, data flow, and service delivery within the architecture.

· Perform market scans and present viable options to enhance the council's core capabilities.


4. Cyber Security Management

· Lead and manage cyber security initiatives in collaboration with the Cyber Security Lead.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security strategy that aligns with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.

· Develop and enforce cyber security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.


5. IT Infrastructure and Network Management

· Developing and implementing a comprehensive IT infrastructure and network strategy that aligns with organisational goals.

· Oversee the design of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and data centres, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

· Ensure systems are designed for reliability, security, and performance, and manage the lifecycle of IT assets effectively.

· Oversee the design and maintenance of the organisation's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, ensuring alignment with architectural designs.

· Developing and enforcing IT infrastructure and network security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

· Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans for IT infrastructure and networks.


6. IT Business Partner Practice

· Overseeing the adoption of new technologies within the business units, managing change, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

· Own and manage the Architectural Review Board to ensure governance and alignment with architectural standards.

· Develop a Business Engagement Plan for building and managing relationships between the business and IT, including demand.


7. Deliverables

· Develop and maintain a clear and actionable roadmap for aligning projects and programs with council goals, particularly ERP-related initiatives.

· Develop and maintain comprehensive catalogue identifying systems to retire, retain, invest in, and introduce.

· Develop and maintain a robust cyber security strategy and risk management framework.

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategy for IT infrastructure and network operations.

· Outline the quality assurance processes that will be implemented to ensure high standards are maintained.

Required:

The Enterprise Architect should possess:

• Working with Children Check is required

Industry Certifications

• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are often required

Technical Skills

• Architecture Frameworks: Proficiency in TOGAF, Zachman, or similar frameworks.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development methodologies and tools.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna on 0477745119 OR [email protected]



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