VSU Enterprise Architect

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Summary
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.

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 exist 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

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing and documenting IT solutions using tools such as MS Visio, with a strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies is required.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex systems and identify areas for improvement is required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is required.
• Required Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in IT roles, including technical, model development, and platform management. (Higher education preferred.)
  • 5+ years of experience producing EA platform models.
  • 5+ years of experience creating boundary, infrastructure, network, and data diagrams.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance on work product.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Work Environment

• Setting: Primarily onsite with options for remote work.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

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Why Work with Us

At Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation’s largest networks, you’ll get the care you need for yourself and your family—wherever life takes you.
• Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
• Flexibility for Life’s Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
• Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you’re covered when it counts.
• Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.

At Cook Systems, you’re not just another employee—you’re a vital member of our team. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems.

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