Enterprise Architecture - Infrastructure

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Enterprise Architect

Long Term Contract

Houston, Texas

Salary: $140000 - $150000 / year

This Enterprise Architect role will focus on the Infrastructure Domain, supporting integrations, expanding existing roadmaps, and optimizing areas like Oracle licensing. While high-level roadmaps are in place, this role will identify gaps and drive enhancements around infrastructure modernization, Google Cloud adoption, and ERP readiness (e.g., SAP). A strong background in Enterprise Reference Architecture, especially in Infrastructure and Integration, is essential. Experience in regulated environments or the energy trading industry is a plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess current infrastructure systems and identify opportunities to modernize or expand capabilities aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Evaluate Oracle licensing landscape and recommend optimizations to reduce cost and improve scalability.
• Collaborate with Integration and Data Architects to ensure infrastructure supports scalable, secure, and performant system integrations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on cloud strategy and implementation, especially Google Cloud.
• Identify and address gaps within infrastructure roadmaps; proactively propose enhancements to improve resiliency, agility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support planning for SAP ERP implementation readiness by evaluating infrastructure dependencies and integration models.
• Maintain and evolve infrastructure-related reference architectures and capability maps.
• Participate in architectural review boards and innovation forums to ensure new technologies are evaluated and aligned to enterprise standards.
• Promote infrastructure-related best practices across architecture and engineering teams, driving standardization and reuse of architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with other domain architects (Data, Business, UI) to ensure end-to-end alignment across enterprise systems.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE (Highlighted for this focus area)

• 12+ years in IT, with at least 7 years in enterprise or infrastructure architecture.
• Proven success driving large-scale infrastructure initiatives within a cloud and hybrid environment.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ecosystems and licensing models.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud, and exposure to SAP ERP architecture .
• Strong grasp of enterprise integration patterns and reference architecture frameworks (TOGAF certification required).
• Prior experience in the energy trading or utilities industry highly .
• Strong communicator, with ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders around infrastructure impact and strategy.

PERKS

• Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.