Enterprise Architect – Avolution Abacus & EA Modeling | W2 ONLY | Local NYC

No C2C | No 1099 | No non-local candidates Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Avolution Abacus and enterprise architecture modeling. The consultant will support a large public-sector transportation organization, working closely with senior IT and business stakeholders to design, model, and evolve enterprise-wide architecture across business, application, data, and technology domains. This role focuses on architecture modeling, governance, analysis, and visualization to support strategic decision-making and technology transformation initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture & Modeling Develop, manage, and maintain enterprise architecture models using Avolution Abacus Create as-is and to-be architectures across business, application, data, and technology layers Facilitate architecture workshops with business and IT stakeholders Define architecture principles, standards, patterns, and viewpoints Meta-Modeling & Frameworks Customize and extend Abacus meta-models (attributes, relationships, element types) Apply EA frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN Support multi-layer architecture modeling including security and physical layers Data Integration & Automation Use Abacus APIs and JavaScript for automation, validation, and batch processing Integrate Abacus with external systems (Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, CMDB tools, etc.) Support import/export and round-tripping from modeling tools (Visio, UML, BPMN) Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Create capability maps, process flows, system landscapes, and roadmaps Perform impact analysis, scenario modeling, and what-if simulations Support lifecycle planning, technology rationalization, and portfolio analysis Algorithms, Metrics & Dashboards Develop cost, risk, and performance algorithms (TCO, ROI, risk scoring) Support probabilistic modeling and Monte Carlo simulations Build executive dashboards, heat maps, dependency matrices, and roadmaps EA Governance & Collaboration Support enterprise architecture governance and review boards Align architecture deliverables with organizational strategy Collaborate across IT, data, and business teams Platform Administration Support Abacus cloud or on-prem deployments Manage repositories, role-based access, versioning, backups, and upgrades Ensure compliance with security and data governance standards Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture Strong hands-on experience with Avolution Abacus Solid knowledge of TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN Experience across business, application, data, and infrastructure domains Excellent communication and stakeholder facilitation skills Preferred Skills Data architecture modeling (ER diagrams, data flows) Cloud architecture mapping (AWS, Azure, GCP) EA KPI definition and performance tracking Experience in large, complex public-sector or enterprise environments Candidate Requirements (Strict) ✅ Local to New York, NY ✅ W2 only ❌ No C2C ❌ No 1099 ❌ No non-local candidates How to Apply Qualified candidates may apply with an updated resume highlighting Avolution Abacus experience and enterprise architecture work. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Job Type: Contract Pay: $47.00 - $49.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Application Question(s): Are you currently local to New York, NY and able to work onsite/hybrid as required? What is your work authorization? This role is strictly W2 only (no C2C or 1099). Are you okay with W2? How many years of hands-on experience do you have with Avolution Abacus? Please mention what you used it for (modeling, dashboards, meta-modeling, etc.). Which EA frameworks have you practically used with Abacus? (TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, etc.) Brief example preferred. Have you customized Abacus meta-models or used Abacus APIs/JavaScript for automation? Experience: Enterprise architecture: 10 years (Required) Location: New York, NY 10004 (Required) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10004 (Required) Work Location: In person