System Architect (Connectivity/Infrastructure)

System Architect – Global Connectivity/Infrastructure

Job Mission

As a System Architect Connectivity your job mission is to ensure that the enterprise architecture is implemented in the global connectivity domain defining services and solutions which enable to move forward in a high demanding, fast moving and dynamic environment. You help shape the capability improvement roadmap in Connectivity domain, and are responsible for preparing and executing this roadmap.

Job Description

You will act on both a tactical level (designing, documenting and communicating solutions that meet business requirements and are in line with the enterprise architecture standards and guidelines) as well as on a strategic level (identifying and designing the future state of the global connectivity infrastructure.

• Define and maintain the technical roadmap, guidelines and standards for the ART
• Design and guide implementation of connectivity solutions
• Align the teams in the ART to shared solutions and technical directions; work with the teams in implementing these solutions with the required quality
• Work closely with the ART teams to ensure compliance and security of solutions deployed
• Work closely with business stakeholders, other IT departments and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and operation of the ART’s services
• Continuously improve your knowledge, your own skills and team’s skills;
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in the team
• Consult in the identification and refinement of business requirements, and functional specifications of projects and programs
• Design, document and communicate business solutions in connectivity area according enterprise architecture standards and guidelines
• Define complementary principles within connectivity domain, such as the lifecycle management policy, providing guidance to Technical Landscape Owners and Service Managers
• Collaborate with Domain Architects of other functions in order to identify impact and provide solutions of cross-functional architectural requirements
• Participate in enterprise architecture governance to identify and design the future state of the global connectivity domain
• Identify weaknesses in the current connectivity architecture and propose and develop improvements
• Provide consultation to internal business partners on architectural options, risks, potential cost saving options and technology changes in the area of connectivity.

Job Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in translating business requirements to architectural solutions in the area of IT infrastructure
• Sound understanding of infra connectivity technology, tools and best practices. Up to date with industry standards and trends
• Experience with the SAFe methodology
• Broad knowledge of design compliance and internal auditing programs
• Experienced in participating in complex projects
• Experienced in working in an environment where IT Service Management principles & processes are applied (e.g. ITIL)
 

Education

• Bachelor or master degree in the area of computer science, technical business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid industry certifications such as Archimate and TOGAF