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Full time opportunity for Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure Services

TestingXperts · Bridgewater, NJ · 6 days ago
Full-time

Role

Enterprise Architect Infrastructure Services

Location

Bridgewater NJ or Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Experience

20+ years of IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect Infrastructure Services with hands-on experience with architecture, transformation, and modernization of enterprise IT environments across cloud, data center, workplace, network, security, and infrastructure operations domains. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and customers, driving technology roadmaps, architecture governance, cloud adoption, operational transformation, and AI-enabled infrastructure services. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong consulting, business, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Architecture Leadership
    • Define and maintain enterprise infrastructure architecture strategies, standards, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
    • Develop target-state architectures aligned with business objectives, digital transformation initiatives, and operational goals.
    • Drive architecture governance, design reviews, and technology standardization.
    • Ensure alignment between business, application, security, data, and infrastructure architectures.
  • Infrastructure & Cloud Transformation
    • Architect large-scale infrastructure solutions spanning:
      • Hybrid Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
      • Data Center Modernization
      • Virtualization Platforms
      • End User Computing & Digital Workplace
      • Network & Connectivity
      • Storage & Backup
      • Identity & Access Management
      • Cybersecurity Controls
      • Lead migration and modernization programs including:
        • Cloud Adoption
        • Data Center Exits
        • Infrastructure Consolidation
        • Workplace Transformation
        • Operating Model Transformation
    • Architecture Governance
      • Conduct architecture assessments and current-state maturity evaluations.
      • Review technology investments and provide strategic recommendations.
      • Ensure architecture compliance with enterprise policies and standards.
      • Lead architecture review boards and technical governance forums.
    • Understanding of Security & Compliance
      • Embed security-by-design principles into all infrastructure designs.
      • Architect Zero Trust frameworks and secure access models.
      • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including:
        • ISO 27001
        • SOC
        • PCI-DSS
        • HIPAA
        • GDPR
        • Partner with security teams on risk mitigation and compliance initiatives.
    • Technology Strategy & Innovation
      • Track emerging technologies and evaluate business applicability.
      • Drive adoption of:
        • AI led operations
        • Platform Engineering
        • Cloud Native Technologies
        • Automation Frameworks
        • Digital Employee Experience (DEX)
        • FinOps Practices
      • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
    • Client & Stakeholder Management
      • Serve as executive advisor to CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and business leaders.
      • Lead workshops, architecture reviews, and transformation strategy discussions.
      • Present architecture recommendations to executive stakeholders.
      • Collaborate with delivery, engineering, sales, and consulting teams.
    • Pre-Sales & Solutioning
      • Support RFPs, proposals, solution design, and effort estimation.
      • Define solution architectures and service delivery models.
      • Participate in client presentations and transformation roadmaps.
      • Drive win strategies and value realization discussions.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Certifications
      • TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect
      • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
      • AWS Solutions Architect Professional
      • Google Professional Cloud Architect
      • ITIL v4 Managing Professional
      • CISSP
      • CCSP
      • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
    • Leadership & Soft Skills
      • Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
      • Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and influencing abilities.
      • Ability to translate business requirements into technology strategies.
      • Strong financial and commercial acumen.
      • Experience leading global architecture and transformation initiatives.
      • Ability to mentor architects and engineering leaders.
      • Proven experience working with enterprise customers and C-level executives.

    About the role

    To know more about Testingxperts Inc., please visit our website www.testingxperts.com.

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