Enterprise Architect - Irvine, CA (100% Onsite role - 5 days a week)

Job Description Hi,Job Title: Enterprise ArchitectLocation: Irvine, CA (100% Onsite role - 5 days a week)Duration: 12 Months ContractWe have below longterm job opening.If you are interested , Please send your updated resume with below details.Your current location:Visa status:Availability:Expected rate all inc on c2c /1099 :DescriptionWho We're Looking ForLooking for an Enterprise Architect to be the strategic mastermind behind our clients' technological landscapes. You are a "builder" who operates at the highest level—equally comfortable whiteboarding a five-year digital transformation roadmap for a C-suite executive as you are diving into the technical debt of a legacy monolithic system.You thrive on the intersection of business strategy and technological capability. You don't just design systems; you design the future-proof frameworks that allow entire organizations to evolve. You are a master of alignment, ensuring that every application, data flow, and infrastructure component works in harmony to achieve overarching business goals.What You'll Do· Lead Technical Strategy & Governance: Define and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, establishing the standards, principles, and reference architectures that guide all technology decisions.· Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary conduit between executive leadership and technical teams, translating high-level business objectives into actionable architectural roadmaps.· Drive Modernization: Lead complex digital transformation initiatives, orchestrating the migration and modernization of legacy environments into cloud-native, microservices-based ecosystems.· Be the Client-Facing Authority: Lead strategic discovery sessions and workshops with C-level stakeholders to assess current-state environments and define target-state visions.· Optimize the Portfolio: Conduct application portfolio rationalization to identify redundancies, reduce technical debt, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization across the enterprise.· Manage Risk & Security: Embed "security-by-design" principles across the entire enterprise architecture, ensuring compliance with global regulatory and privacy standards.What You Bring (Requirements)· Professional Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5+ years in a formal Enterprise Architect role.· Architectural Mastery: Deep knowledge of EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and the ability to apply them pragmatically in a fast-paced startup environment.· Cloud Ecosystem Expertise: Expert-level understanding of AWS (Azure or GCP is a plus) and how cloud-native services integrate into a broader enterprise landscape.· Strategic Design: Proven ability to design multi-tier, distributed systems including microservices, event-driven architectures, and complex integration patterns (APIs, ESB).· Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes, financial modeling (FinOps), and the ability to perform gap analysis between current and future states.· Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams of Solution and Technical Architects without direct authority.· Startup Mentality: A strategic "builder" mindset with the agility to pivot and a genuine thirst for staying ahead of emerging tech trends (AI, IoT, Blockchain).Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)· Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or TOGAF 9/Enterprise Architecture certifications.· Industry Experience: Prior experience in a high-growth Professional Services or global consulting firm.· Tech Versatility: Experience with GenAI integration and MLOps at an enterprise scale.Thanks & Regards,Girish KumarAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.