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Launch Your Career with Cook Systems
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Responsible for defining the computer, network, data integration, and software technology standards (Enterprise Architecture). Responsible for the development of enterprise standards for technology ensuring long term operational effectiveness (supportability, reliability, scalability, and extensibility) and efficiency (long-term cost engineering and re-use). Insures that business solutions fit into the enterprise architectural designs and strategies. Aligns the various stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to enterprise technology environments.
Define and document the organization's Enterprise Architecture standards, target state architectures, and best practices that guide and influence architecture decisions.
- Works to evolve technologies at the product portfolio level from legacy environments, using understanding of legacy systems to determine the correct migration path of Enterprise Architectures to the future state
- Oversees POC (proof of concepts) activities and drafts whitepapers to inform key technology decisions and strategy;
- Leads the development of architecture transition plans for moving from current to future state business, data, application and infrastructure models, within large cross-functional and complex business areas
- Creates architecture roadmaps at the product portfolio level
- Informs and communicates decisions and standards of the Enterprise Architecture practice to the organization, driving understanding and appreciation for the value of architecture governance and standards
- Leads the development of architecture metrics and reporting to evaluate and communicate the achievement and impact of the Enterprise Architecture function; ? Support Business Continuity and DR Exercises
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with an enterprise architecture methodology framework such as TOGAF
- Proven track record in integration technologies
- 5+ years of implementing enterprise applications for example Master Data Management, Business Intelligence-Analytics
- 10+ years of experience working with enterprise applications development, with specific experience in a software development life cycles, enterprise application architecture and enterprise technology design and development
- Strong written and oral communication skills and an open communication style
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong execution skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure deliver quality results within standards and meet deadlines
- Ability to effectively articulate and present complex solutions and ideas to senior IT management, functional and business teams.
Why Work with Us
Benefits
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 family. 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.