Enterprise Architect

Global Enterprise Services, LLC (GES)

. Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to document existing infrastructure, connectivity, equipment, capacity, and site readiness .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture, infrastructure assessments, and solution design, with a strong focus on aligning technical solutions with organizational standards and operational needs. Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and guide implementations effectively.

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Enterprise ArchitectureInfrastructure AssessmentSolution DesignTechnical OversightStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Site SurveysTechnical DiscoveryArchitecture DesignInfrastructure Service DeliveryCloud PlatformsData Center InfrastructureIdentity And Access ManagementDisaster RecoverySystems IntegrationRequirements Gathering

Soft Skills

DocumentationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

VirtualizationLAN/WAN ConnectivityFirewallsDNSLoad Balancing

Industry Keywords

Technology GovernanceSecurity RequirementsOperational ReadinessIllinois DoIT InfrastructureBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to document existing infrastructure, connectivity, equipment, capacity, and site readiness
Lead architecture discovery sessions with business stakeholders, technical teams, and service providers to understand requirements, constraints, and dependencies
Assess current technology environments, identify gaps and risks, and recommend improvements
Develop solution architectures spanning infrastructure, networking, cloud services, identity, security, applications, and systems integration
Produce architecture diagrams, technical specifications, design documentation, and implementation roadmaps
Align proposed solutions with organizational standards, technology governance requirements, security policies, and operational needs
Evaluate technology options and vendor solutions for technical fit, interoperability, scalability, supportability, and cost
Define technical prerequisites, implementation dependencies, acceptance criteria, and operational readiness requirements
Provide technical oversight during implementation, coordinating with project managers, engineers, vendors, and support teams
Review implementation plans and proposed changes to identify architectural impacts and resolve technical issues
Support testing, deployment, migration, and cutover planning; validate that implemented solutions meet approved designs and requirements
Guide transition to operations through documentation, knowledge transfer, and support readiness reviews
Communicate technical recommendations, tradeoffs, risks, and progress to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Deliver site survey reports, infrastructure inventories, current-state architecture documentation, requirements and gap assessments, solution designs, implementation roadmaps, technical implementation reviews, and operational documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Eight or more years of progressive enterprise IT experience, including at least three years in enterprise, infrastructure, or solution architecture
Experience conducting site surveys, technical discovery, infrastructure assessments, and requirements gathering
Demonstrated ability to develop architecture designs and provide technical oversight through implementation
Experience supporting Illinois DoIT infrastructure or enterprise IT environments for agencies or customers of comparable size and complexity
Working knowledge of enterprise architecture standards, technology governance, security requirements, and infrastructure service delivery practices
Broad knowledge of data center infrastructure, servers, virtualization, storage, and backup
Broad knowledge of LAN/WAN connectivity, wireless networks, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing
Broad knowledge of cloud platforms and integration between cloud and on-premises environments
Broad knowledge of directory services, identity and access management, and access controls
Broad knowledge of monitoring, high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery
Broad knowledge of application dependencies, systems integration, and data flows
Ability to translate business and operational needs into practical technical solutions
Strong documentation, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills
Must successfully complete applicable customer-required background checks, which may include fingerprint-based screening, and meet requirements for access to customer facilities, systems, and data