Enterprise Architect

OverviewJoin to apply for the Enterprise Architect (Infra+Apps) role at Natobotics.Duration: 1 Year FTC.A highly experienced and strategic Enterprise Architect to lead architectural initiatives across a complex hybrid IT landscape. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in both legacy and modern applications, cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and enterprise integration. This role is pivotal in ensuring architectural integrity, scalability, and alignment with business goals while supporting BAU services and transformation programs.Role DetailsRole: Enterprise Architect (Infra+Apps)Location: Bournemouth, UK (Onsite)Duration: 1 Year FTCA highly experienced and strategic Enterprise Architect to lead architectural initiatives across a complex hybrid IT landscape. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in both legacy and modern applications, cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and enterprise integration. This role is pivotal in ensuring architectural integrity, scalability, and alignment with business goals while supporting BAU services and transformation programs.Key ResponsibilitiesImpact Analysis & Architecture Governance: Assess the architectural impact of proposed changes across infrastructure, security, integration, data, operational cost, and support; support internal architecture teams with impact assessments for BAU service changes; present impact analyses to Technical Design Authority (TDA), Architecture Board, and emergency Change Authority Board (CAB) as required; rework and refine impact assessments based on governance feedback.Architecture Documentation & Reference Models: Maintain and update reference architecture documents based on BAU changes; develop reference architectures where none exist in collaboration with internal architecture teams; document all architectural decisions and impact assessments in the knowledge management system (e.g., Confluence, InSpi).Operational Support & Incident Management: Provide architectural guidance for root cause analysis and resolution of P1/P2 incidents; support DR and SIAM operations from an architectural perspective.Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Identify and document new risks during impact analysis and update the risk log; drive architectural improvements and innovation across BAU services.Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role in hybrid environments.Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure Cloud) and on-premises technologies (Windows, Linux, Oracle PCA).Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, microservices, and API management.Hands-on experience with infrastructure technologies including:Active Directory (on-prem and Azure), M365, Cisco Network Solutions & Meraki Wireless, Zscaler or proxy (ZIA).Networking protocols and technologies with hands-on troubleshooting experience on Fortigate SDWAN (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, MPLS).Server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Storage solutions (NetApp, Cohesity), cloud storage.Familiarity with enterprise applications (ERP, CRM) and their integration.Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and automation tools.Deep understanding of security frameworks, firewalls, endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.Strong knowledge of data management platforms, databases, data lakes, Fabric and ETL processes.Experience with observability tools and practices, including monitoring, logging, tracing, and metrics collection using platforms such as ELK stack, Grafana, Solarwinds & Azure Monitor; ability to design and implement observability strategies.Preferred CertificationsCertifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) highly desirable.Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) preferred.Key AttributesStrategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr