Infrastructure Architect

Virginia State University (VSU) is seeking an Enterprise Architect (EA) to design and diagram the institution's IT platforms, solutions, network and infrastructure in alignment with business goals and objectives.

3 Days on site.

Complete Description

Information Technology Services (ITS) at Virginia State University (VSU) is seeking an Enterprise Architect (EA) to design and diagram the institution's IT platforms, solutions, network and infrastructure in alignment with business goals and objectives. This position will play a key role in technology transformations and integrations across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Design IT Architecture : Develop and document enterprise architecture models that align with the organization's business strategy and goals.
• Integration : Work collaboratively with the Infrastructure and Operations teams to document integrations of IT systems and processes across the institution to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration : Work closely with stakeholders, including senior management and technical teams, to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Governance : Work with IT GRC to ensure processes exists for managing enterprise data, solutions, and infrastructure portfolios.
• Risk Management : Work with the CISO and IT GRC to identify and mitigate risks associated with technology and system architecture to ensure security and compliance.
• Miscellaneous : Other duties as identified and assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

o 10+ years of experience in IT roles, including technical, model development, and platform management. (Higher education preferred.)

o 5+ years of experience producing EA platform models.

o 5+ years of experience creating boundary, infrastructure, network and data diagrams.

o 5+ years of demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance on work product.

Work Environment

Required / Desired Skills

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required 10 Years

Proficiency in designing and documenting IT solutions Required 7 Years

Experience producing EA platform models Required 7 Years

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required 5 Years

Experience creating boundary, infrastructure, network and data diagrams Required 5 Years

Demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance Required 5 Years