Network Architect

Must Have: Proven experience in a similar role as an enterprise architect Extensive background in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise architectures Proven experience in broader areas of IT including Network, Security, Infrastructure, Application & Data Objectives: Provide immediate network design and architecture support on existing projects. Develop a strategic architecture plan that aligns with the company's business goals and technological capabilities. Recommend scalable, sustainable, and secure technology solutions to drive business value. Facilitate the adoption of architectural best practices and frameworks. Assess the current state of Client’s network architecture and identify areas for improvement. Key deliverables: Project Architecture Support - Immediate work on existing projects in need of network architecture support. Architecture Plan & Execution - A Strategic Network Architecture Plan, including a roadmap, implementation guidelines, and investment priorities for ongoing and new initiatives. Work with the appropriate stakeholders to come up with an execution strategy and consult as needed during various stages of the implementation. Architecture Assessment Report - Documenting findings from the current architecture assessment detailing the current state, gaps, and recommendations for improvement. Target Architecture Document - Detailed documentation of the target architecture, including models and diagrams. Roadmap and Implementation Plan - A comprehensive plan outlining the phased implementation of the target network architecture. Specifications Descriptions of Specifications *Level of Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. *Years of experience in Position Title 8 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS *Professional Experience Proven experience in a similar role as an enterprise architect Extensive background in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise architectures Proven experience in broader areas of IT including Network, Security, Infrastructure, Application & Data Certification(s) Relevant certifications such as TOGAF or similar. Leadership and Collaboration Leadership skills to guide and mentor others Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business & IT (Infrastructure, Development, Operations, security & Data teams) Business Acumen Understanding of business processes and the ability to align technology solutions with business goals in an optimal and sustainable manner Experience in creating business architecture models that reflect the organization's strategies and objectives. Analytical skills to evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks. Problem-solving abilities to address architectural challenges and optimize existing systems. Communication & Interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders Analytical skills to understand the business process and evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks and work with the execution teams Problem-solving abilities to address architectural challenges and optimize existing systems.