Systems Architect

General Characteristics

Responsible for providing senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise's overall

systems architecture. Facilitates the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide

the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions requiring integration of

multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise. Reviews, advises and designs

standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs vs. benefits and impact on the enterprise

business process and goals.

Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.

Assists in the development of and manages an architecture governance process. Provides technical guidance

to project team areas as appropriate. Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to

better serve the enterprise's architecture needs.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent

work experience.

Experience

A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/systems environments performing systems

planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization.

Complexity

Expert/lead technical role. Defines systems architecture and design for the enterprise. Works on multiple

projects as a project leader or as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that

require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors