ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Aug 2, 2024 - The Enterprise Architect boasts expertise in shaping enterprise architecture and managing capabilities, along with crafting business capability roadmaps. This professional excels in navigating complex organizational structures with adept influence and leadership, ensuring cooperative engagement across all levels in a matrix setup. Their proficiency extends to facilitating strategic discussions, underpinned by current industry insights in enterprise architecture, and a proactive approach, complemented by a strong leadership presence and agility in adaptation.

Summary of Enterprise Architect Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience

  • Work experience in the information technology sector, either as a vendor, consultant or customer
  • Solid Manufacturing-Industry experience
  • Strong pre-sales/business development experience from a software vendor, Systems Integrator, or consulting organization
  • A good understanding of the architectural principles of cloud-based platforms as well as the more traditional on-premise solutions typically used
  • Familiarity with major cloud offerings in the market and ability to discuss cloud architecture
  • A good understanding of enterprise application integration, and an understanding of integration considerations such as process orchestration, customer data integration and master data management.
  • Fluent in both the Finnish and English languages.
  • Enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF
  • Previous practitioner and/or implementation experience of Salesforce solutions or relevant solutions
  • Previous development or project management experience
  • Experience in an Architect role in an organization
  • An understanding of design thinking
  • Understanding of emerging solutions such as mobile, AI, and relevance to the industry
  • A good understanding of the security/compliance processes standards and issues involved in the industry

2. BS in Information Technology with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience in performing the responsibilities of enterprise architecture, capability management, business capability roadmap creation
  • Demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong influence management skills 
  • Ability to work cooperatively at all levels in a matrix environment
  • Strong facilitation skills and experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships, partnerships, and interactions
  • Exceptional collaboration, listening, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to facilitate strategic business strategy, capability, and architecture conversations with all stakeholders
  • Current knowledge of industry best practices for enterprise architecture
  • Self-starter with high motivation and passion who thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced business environment with the ability to adapt to change
  • Strong leadership, confidence, and influencing skills. 
  • High level of executive presence.
  • Strong understanding of Agile driven development, Product model, and bias toward action

3. BS in Business Administration with 5 years of Experience

  • Self-starter, able to work effectively alone and as part of a team taking responsibility for delivery of work on time and to quality standards
  • Strong delivery focus aligned to overall strategy and able to take a pragmatic view on risk and issue identification and management
  • Able to think holistically, laterally, and innovatively applying a logical, systematic approach to solving problems
  • Able to work with incomplete information when formulating solutions
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels within the organization and with clients
  • Strong collaborative, motivational work ethic when acting as a leader or team member
  • Developing Government-owned system-of-systems architectures and designs. 
  • Must utilize open architecture and maximize interoperability, leverage, and the ability to source systems functionality from multiple technology providers related to Enterprise Architecture experience.
  • Ability to initiate and complete work assignments accurately and on time, with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse groups of individuals, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively.

4. BS in Information Systems with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience defining, aligning, optimizing, and/or implementing IT and business strategies under a CPTO, CTO, CIO, or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience with enterprise architecture best practices and goals.
  • Federated Enterprise Architecture Certification 
  • Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to work with and present to C-level executives and establish immediate credibility and rapport.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and delivery experience.
  • Deep understanding and technical capability for system design and business strategy with the ability to translate strategy into viable technology solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple high-stress and demanding projects and priorities simultaneously with absolute focus and attention to detail.
  • Leadership in a technology architecture role with progressive responsibilities over the last 
  • Software engineering management experience with previous experience defining requirements, 

5. BS in Software Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Setting the technology roadmap and implementing the software engineering and architecture process.
  • Experience with AWS and/or Azure private/public/hybrid cloud model design, implementation, orchestration, and support.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum/Kanban supporting Agile efforts as well as knowledge of Continuous Delivery and DevOps practices.
  • Thorough understanding and successful implementation of leading cloud-based technologies and enterprise application frameworks in multiple different industries.
  • Strong business acumen as it relates to technology and product investments in the enterprise.
  • Ability to influence multiple stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.
  • Ability to assimilate disparate sources of information and adapt to evolving business requirements.
  • Ability to skillfully negotiate ambiguity and achieve superior results in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
  • Receptive to a quickly changing landscape and priorities.
  • High emotional intelligence and genuine intellectual curiosity

6. BS in Cybersecurity with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience in Oracle, MySQL, SQL, PostgreSQL
  • Experience in technologies such as TIBCO Spotfire, Web Based applications, APIs, Java Script, and Big Data.
  • Industry 4.0-based Process intelligence/Data Model with Advance Analytics
  • Experience in leading Functional and Technical aspects of an IIOT project especially Pharmaceutical process intelligence with Advance Analytics.
  • Experience in various manufacturing security layers
  • Experience in setting up the connectivity between various systems, sensors,
  • Experience of IT leadership and staff management. experience in areas of responsibility and in similar roles with a comparably sized or larger company.
  • Basic Manufacturing Knowledge and mission-critical support 24X7 experience.
  • Proven ability to partner with the business and IT to set and execute application strategy ·
  • Understanding of ITIL and processes and framework 
  • Good understanding of Middleware tools like SAP CPI, MuleSoft, and Dell Boomi.
  • Experience in administration of SAP Landscape, Knowledge of SAP GRC

7. BA in Management Information Systems with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience working across multiple technology disciplines in architecture. 
  • Working in IT and technology role(s).
  • Experience in leading large-scale architecture roadmaps and strategies.
  • Have significant business knowledge and have at least one technical expertise/concentration in
  • Experience in ERP and Global Process, Global Supply Chain, Artificial Intelligence and Data
  • Cloud Strategy / Infrastructure / Integration
  • End-to-End customer Experience
  • Have a passion for innovation and drive technology acceleration and adoption of existing technology investments to achieve business outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively across multiple audiences, including individual business units, senior leaders, associates, and external vendors.
  • Have excellent leadership, collaboration, and motivational skills.
  • Have broad technical skills across multiple architecture disciplines.
  • Help facilitate system selection and onboarding of new technologies
  • Maintain a high-level, holistic vision of enterprise solutions and development initiatives.

8. BA in Computer Information Systems with 1 year of Experience

  • Able to manages a small team of architects and consultants
  • Pro-active, structured, and solution-oriented
  • A certification in TOGAF or enterprise architecture framework is an asset
  • Work at both ends of IT projects, from the business layer to the infrastructure level
  • Excellent knowledge of system architecture (SOA, ROA, N-tier, micro-services)
  • Good knowledge of methodologies (UP, Agile, SCRUM, …)
  • Good knowledge of ArchiMate, BPMN, and UML modeling notations
  • Effective experience in Java development and EN an FR or NL
  • Familiar with standard security concepts (OWASP)
  • Experience with development lifecycle and operational processes is an asset (DevSecOps)
  • Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OVH) is definitely

9. BS in Network Engineering with 2 years of Experience

  • Strong working knowledge of enterprise architecture patterns and practices
  • Working knowledge of security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint protection, perimeter defense, DLP, log management solutions, SIEM, IAM, and vulnerability/risk management
  • Thorough understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and ability to apply them to an organization’s security needs
  • Full-stack knowledge of IT infrastructure such as applications, databases, operating systems, hypervisors, and networks
  • Solid understanding of cloud-native security across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers
  • Expert logical analysis, conceptualization, and modeling skills
  • Strong leadership, with the ability and courage to make sound decisions and drive change across the enterprise
  • Strong business acumen and experience developing business cases
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver messages to a wide range of audiences - from executive to technical
  • Innovative and strategic mindset
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver results working independently or in a collaborative environment
  • Experience in technology leadership and in a security-related architecture role

10. BA in Business and Technology Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Can translate business strategy and goals into actionable blueprints and roadmaps to support the delivery of business outcomes.
  • Experience in Strategy and architecture development and execution in large corporate or government environments.
  • Experience in designing, delivering, and supporting complex IT systems.
  • Experience coordinating business, data, and application, security, and infrastructure architects
  • Experience in coordinating business, data, and application, security, and infrastructure architects.
  • Knowledge and active use of industry frameworks and tools such as TOGAF, Zachman, and Archimate.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization's technologies and architecture
  • Have knowledge of financial modeling as it pertains to IT investment
  • Experience with enterprise architecture best practices and objectives.

11. BS in Systems Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience designing solutions in a large corporate enterprise comprised of software and data warehousing, servers, cloud, storage, connectivity, and multiple platforms.
  • Experience with architecture and solutions that create efficiencies for the business that are scaled for future growth
  • Relocation candidates not considered. 
  • Must already be in the greater Sacramento area.
  • Extensive skills in ERP implementation. 
  • Data management and data security technologies
  • Working in a complex environment with the ability to navigate organizational challenges
  • A leader who has worked collaboratively with internal stakeholders including business representatives, end-users, and technical teams within the IT
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills
  • Development experience with some architect roles.
  • Experience in security standards for integration.