Enterprise Architect

Kforce Inc.

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$78
SKILLS
Architectural Design, Business Administration, Business Architecture, Business Development, Business Strategy, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Corrective Action, Enterprise Architecture, Hardware Components, Identify Issues, Information Architecture, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Organizational Development/Management, Process Modeling, Programming Languages, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking an Enterprise Architect. Overview: The Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining and aligning enterprise-wide system and information architecture with business strategy. This role has a strong focus on business architecture, ensuring IT initiatives support organizational capabilities, transformation efforts, and long-term strategic objectives. Responsibilities:
  • Design enterprise architecture solutions encompassing software, hardware, and communication components to meet current and future business needs
  • Ensure architectural solutions comply with enterprise IT standards, platforms, integration requirements, and external interfaces
  • Maintain compliance with the organization's common operating environment and IT architecture standards
  • Analyze workflows, organizational structures, and planning processes to identify issues and recommend corrective actions
  • Develop and maintain business architecture frameworks, models, and roadmaps that support strategic and transformation initiatives
  • Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and technical direction to team members

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required
  • MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
  • TOGAFx certification required
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience required
  • Broad experience in technology delivery, including custom application development using multiple programming languages
  • Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship across software engineering design, development practices, and frameworks
  • Experience with technical planning and solution design for small to medium software portfolios, including vendor evaluations and architecture recommendations
  • Strong expertise in business architecture disciplines, including capability modeling, process architecture, value streams, and IT-to-business alignment
  • Hands-on experience implementing and evolving Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools such as Ardoq
  • Ability to apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures to technical assignments
  • Practical, hands-on experience delivering architecture solutions in real-world environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/