Job Description

Title
IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist
Description
Responsibilities o Develops recommends, implements and manages IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architect deliverables for the organization General Skills o Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture o Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI) o Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources o Ability to define business capabilities and processes o Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data. o Demonstrated Transformation thinking, and understanding of data interdependencies o Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations o Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision o Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost o Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills o A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Desirable Skills o Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations and briefing notes and conducting / facilitating meetings o Experience and knowledge in Project Management
Work Arrangement
This role follows an Onsite Arrangement. As of October 20, 2025, the candidate is required to work onsite 4 days a week and from January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week as per OPS Policy
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.
Experience: (50%)
o 3-5 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture and solution architecture within a public sector or large enterprise environment
o Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture governance, this includes supporting the process as well as delivering required artefacts.
o Understanding of various compliance standards including but not limited to GO-ITS, FIPPA,PHIPPA, and ARA.
o Hands-on experience delivering necessary AGP artefacts and contributing to architecture reviews, blueprint development and target state planning.
o Familiarity with OPS I&IT Standards and environments, including shared services, ministry specific systems, and digital transformation initiatives.
o Proven ability to integrate complex, AI-powered solutions while managing cross-functional dependencies.
o Experience working in cross-functional teams involving business, data, application, and technology domains.
Technical Skills: (35%)
o Strong understanding of EA frameworks and their application in OPS setting.
o Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms, cybersecurity principles, and interoperability standards
o Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
o Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
o Familiarity with ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS.
o Knowledgeable in cloud-based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to OPS.
Leadership & Collaboration Skills: (15?%)
o Strong leadership abilities, with experience of providing technical guidance and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
o Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and business perspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals.
o Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a governance-driven, policy-rich environment.
Key Deliverables
Key deliverables for this role include, but are not limited to following:
Architecture Artifacts
o Development of current state and target state architecture models across business, data, application, and technology domains.
o Creation of solution blueprints, reference architectures, and architecture patterns aligned with OPS standards.
Architecture Review Documentation
o Preparation of materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) or equivalent governance bodies such as AI Governance.
o Documentation of compliance assessments with GO-ITS standards, privacy, security, and accessibility requirements.
EA Governance Contributions
o Support for EA governance processes, including tracking decisions, risks, and exceptions.
o Contribution to EA repositories and knowledge bases (e.g., EA SharePoint, modeling tools).
Stakeholder Engagement
o Facilitation of architecture working sessions with ministry stakeholders, I&IT clusters, and GovTechON.
o Development of communication materials to explain architectural decisions and trade-offs.
Technology and Data Strategy Alignment
o Mapping of business capabilities to technology solutions.
o Identification of opportunities for reuse, consolidation, or modernization of systems and platforms.
Risk and Impact Assessments and Compliance Reports
o Execution of RkAP (Recordkeeping, Access, and Privacy) assessments.
o Identification and documentation of technical risks, interoperability challenges, and security gaps.
o Regular reports addressing privacy, security and data integrity risks, with recommended action plans
System Integration Plans and Roadmaps
o Roadmaps and plans detailing the integration of legacy systems, and inter-agency data-sharing strategies.
o Clearly defined milestones and performance metrics for successful implementation.
Performance & Scalability Reports
o Continuous performance monitoring reports, including recommendations for optimizations to ensure the architecture remains future-proof
Supplier Comments
Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-06, 12:00 p.m. EST
Max submission: 1 (one)
Must Have:
Prior OPS experience with Enterprise architecture governance
Preparation of materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) or equivalent governance bodies such as AI Governance - specifically AGP 1/2
Experience with artefacts prior (current state, solution blueprints, reference architecture, solution architecture documents, etc.)
TRA experience and cyber security standards.
GO-ITS standards (security)
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

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