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:
1. Data Strategy:
o Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that supports the university's academic and administrative functions.
o Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility across all university systems.
2. Integration:
o Design and oversee the integration of various IT systems and applications to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
o Identify and mitigate integration risks and challenges.
3. Network Design:
o Evaluate and enhance the university's network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability.
o Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement network solutions that meet current and future needs.
4. Identity and Access Management (IAM):
o Develop and implement IAM policies and solutions to ensure secure and efficient access to university systems and data.
o Manage user identities, roles, and permissions across all IT platforms.
5. "To Be" Architecture:
o Define and document the "to be" architecture for the university, outlining the desired state of IT systems and infrastructure.
o Develop a clear roadmap to transition from the current state to the desired future state.
6. Roadmaps:
o Create and maintain IT roadmaps that align with the university's strategic objectives.
o Communicate roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment with overall business goals.
7. Strategic and Operational:
o Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational tasks to ensure the successful execution of IT initiatives.
o 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.
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