Enterprise Architect

Lancaster
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Job Title: Interim Enterprise Architect

Location: Lancaster, (2 days per week in Lancaster)

Contract Type: 3-Month Contract

Job Description:

The Interim Enterprise Architect will play a critical role in shaping and guiding the university's IT architecture. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to operate on both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to develop and implement a robust IT architecture that aligns with the university's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Strategy:

Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that supports the university's academic and administrative functions.
Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility across all university systems.

Integration:

Design and oversee the integration of various IT systems and applications to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
Identify and mitigate integration risks and challenges.

Network Design:

Evaluate and enhance the university's network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability.
Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement network solutions that meet current and future needs.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

Develop and implement IAM policies and solutions to ensure secure and efficient access to university systems and data.
Manage user identities, roles, and permissions across all IT platforms.

"To Be" Architecture:

Define and document the "to be" architecture for the university, outlining the desired state of IT systems and infrastructure.
Develop a clear roadmap to transition from the current state to the desired future state.

Roadmaps:

Create and maintain IT roadmaps that align with the university's strategic objectives.
Communicate roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment with overall business goals.

Strategic and Operational:

Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational tasks to ensure the successful execution of IT initiatives.
Provide expert advice and guidance to IT teams and university leadership.

Qualifications and Skills:

Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, preferably in a higher education environment.
Strong background in data strategy, integration, network design, and IAM.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive IT architectures and roadmaps.
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a part-time capacity.
Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP, CISM) are a plus.Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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