Lead Core Infrastructure Architecture Strategy
Establish enterprise architecture specifications, patterns, and standards for CTO‑supported platforms and services
Drive cloud, infrastructure, application, and data architecture direction to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost efficiency
Guide long‑term technology architecture planning and strategy
Oversee Technology Health, Lifecycle, and Risk Governance
Lead technology health assessments for a large application portfolio, including risk posture, technology currency, and operational readiness
Govern lifecycle and modernization planning to reduce technical debt and aging technology risk
Drive platform consolidation, optimization, and rationalization initiatives
Run Enterprise Architecture Governance Routines
Chair/lead key architecture governance forums including Architecture Review Board, Cloud Architecture Review, Lifecycle & Technology Currency Review, Technology Health & Capability Assessments
Review solution designs, manage waivers/exceptions, and enforce standards and patterns
Enable Strategic Programs & Emerging Technology Adoption
Provide architectural oversight for large‑scale modernization programs and enterprise migrations
Accelerate adoption of generative AI, cloud-native patterns, and emerging technologies
Partner early with product, engineering, and CIO organizations to shape technology solutions
Drive Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization
Provide insights on technology currency, resource usage, cost drivers, and platform health
Guide infrastructure rightsizing and cloud optimization efforts
Lead structured remediation planning to reduce technical debt and risk
Influence Enterprise Stakeholders & Lead Cross‑Functional Alignment
Partner closely with infrastructure leaders, CIO organizations, engineering teams, and risk/security partners
Communicate architectural strategy, standards, and risk insights to senior executives
Serve as the accountable leader for enterprise-level architectural decision-making

Requirements

8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience
8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, engineering, or infrastructure leadership
8+ years leading architecture or platform engineering teams in large-scale, complex environments
5+ years managing enterprise architecture governance processes such as ARB, SRP, or cloud governance
5+ years experience in cloud technologies (Azure/GCP), infrastructure platforms, networking, application hosting, and technology lifecycle management
Architecture certifications (TOGAF or equivalent)
Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect)
Security certifications such as CISSP or CISM
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, regulatory expectations, and risk frameworks
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional engineering organizations
Experience leading modernization, rationalization, cloud adoption, and enterprise platform transformation
Exceptional communication, executive influencing, and technical decision-making skills

Benefits

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise architecturecloud technologiesinfrastructure platformsapplication hostingtechnology lifecycle managementmodernizationrationalizationcloud adoptionplatform engineeringrisk governance

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipinfluencing senior stakeholderscross-functional alignmentcommunicationexecutive influencingtechnical decision-making

Certifications

TOGAFAzure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectCISSPCISM