Solution IT Inc. is looking for Enterprise Architecture Director for one of its clients Lincolnshire, IL

Job Title: Enterprise Architecture Director

Responsibilities

Owns the enterprise architecture strategy and IT roadmap, including solution design standards, integration frameworks, and technology direction across software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Accountable for financial review and approval of architecture investments.
Directs the Architecture Review Board and sets the governance and decision rights that align architecture work with the Product Design and Development Process (PDDP), cybersecurity requirements, and financial oversight.
Leads the consolidated team of architects. Defines the architecture principles, reference architectures, and statements of position that shape how builds, buys, and integrates technology. In addition, owns the talent strategy for the architecture function, including workforce planning, hiring, performance management, coaching, and succession planning. Builds the bench of architecture leaders needed to support enterprise growth.
Owns strategic third-party relationships across architecture. Negotiates and approves Statements of Work, master agreements, and managed-service contracts that meet business requirements and deliver measurable value.
Partners with executive stakeholders across IT, Product, Customer Care, Marketing, RA/QA, and Cybersecurity to align architecture decisions with enterprise strategy and drive cross-functional initiatives.
Defines and reports the KPIs that measure architecture program performance. Ensures architecture decisions and artifacts are documented for audit and compliance.
Ensures architecture decisions hold up in production by partnering with IT Operations, Testing, RA/QA, and Customer Support Services to validate that delivered solutions meet customer and functional requirements.
Drives a security-first mindset in the architecture function. Reviews solution designs, integration patterns, and vendor selections against cybersecurity standards, data protection requirements, and regulatory obligations (HIPAA and HiTrust). Partners with Cybersecurity to close audit and risk findings.
Defines the enterprise data and integration architecture in partnership with the DBA function and product leadership. Sets standards for canonical data, master data, integration patterns, and event-driven architecture so data flows consistently across the application portfolio.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree Technology, engineering, or business discipline Required. Master's degree Technology, engineering, or business discipline Preferred.
10+ years of prior relevant experience including 5+ years leading architecture teams or programs at the enterprise level, Required.
5+ years of prior relevant experience public cloud experience on AWS or Azure, including direct accountability for enterprise cloud strategy, Required
May include experience in the Armed Forces.
Cloud Solution Architect Professional or Specialty certification (AWS or Azure) preferred. TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification is a plus.
Experience leading enterprise architecture programs, including application portfolio rationalization, integration strategy, and vendor consolidation.
Track record of partnering with executive stakeholders and influencing technology investment decisions.
Experience in a regulated healthcare environment (HIPAA, HiTrust) preferred.
Presents architecture strategy and trade-offs to senior leadership and translates technical decisions into business outcomes for non-technical audiences.
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, integration patterns, and cloud platform strategy across AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments.
Strong technical depth in infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD, configuration management, and DevOps practices, with the judgment to evaluate and direct teams working in these areas.
Working knowledge of network and TCP/IP routing, directory services (AD, LDAP, SAML), backup and disaster recovery, and IT security and compliance in public cloud environments.
Understanding of cloud financial management, observability, and governance.
Familiarity with Agile and product-oriented delivery methodologies.
Leadership presence and ability to develop architecture talent.
Executive influence, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making.
Drives cost discipline and value realization across the application lifecycle.
Operates effectively under pressure and across competing executive priorities.
Ownership and accountability for enterprise outcomes.

Work Site: Lincolnshire, IL

Duration: 6 Months C2H

Expected Start Date: Immediate - 2 weeks

Number of Positions: 01

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About Solution IT

Solution IT is a national IT consulting company specializing in: Technology Staffing and Oracle E-Business Solutions based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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