Enterprise Architect

Job Summary Our client a leading financial services provider is seeking a Enterprise Architect to join their team! This position is located Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois. Core Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain the Isolated Recovery Environment (IRE) and clean room infrastructure used for cyber recovery exercises and declared eventsExecute end-to-end recovery testing cycles, validating RTOs and RPOs for Tier-1 and Tier-2 critical applicationsDevelop and maintain recovery runbooks, playbooks, and automation scripts for clean room restoration of core banking systems, trading platforms, and data storesLead technical forensic validation procedures within the IRE to confirm system integrity prior to production re-entryServe as a subject matter expert during regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiry responses related to cyber recovery postureTranslate regulatory guidance (FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, NIST CSF, SR 20-24, DORA where applicable) into actionable recovery engineering requirementsPrepare evidence packages, technical narratives, and examination artifacts that demonstrate recovery capability maturityMaintain continuous documentation of control effectiveness, test results, and remediation tracking aligned to regulatory expectationsArchitect and operate air-gapped or logically isolated backup and replication pipelines using immutable storage technologiesEngineer network segmentation and identity isolation controls within the IRE to prevent lateral movement and re-infection risk during recoveryIntegrate recovery automation into CI/CD and IaC pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, and scripting (Python/Bash) to ensure reproducible, auditable recovery environmentsCollaborate with application owners, DBAs, and platform teams to validate application-layer recovery sequencing and dependenciesOwn the cyber recovery exercise calendar; design tabletop, simulation, and full-failover scenarios including ransomware, destructive malware, and supply chain compromiseLead post-exercise after action reviews (AARs)Track findings to closure and drive measurable improvement in recovery capabilityBenchmark recovery metrics (RTO, RPO, MTTR) against industry peers and regulatory expectations; report program health to CISO and executive leadershipMentor junior engineers on recovery engineering practices, clean room protocols, and regulatory documentation standard Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)10+ years of infrastructure, platform, or resilience engineering experience4+ years in a financial institution (bank, broker-dealer, asset manager, or equivalent regulated entity)Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing and testing cyber recovery in an Isolated Recovery Environment (IRE) or clean room - not just DR/BC planningDirect experience engaging with financial regulators (OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, NYDFS, SEC, or FINRA) in the context of technology examinations or regulatory responsesProficiency with enterprise backup and replication platforms: Cohesity, Rubrik, Zerto, Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackupWorking knowledge of IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible) and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for recovery automationStrong understanding of network segmentation, identity isolation, and zero-trust concepts as applied to clean room environmentsFamiliarity with ransomware TTPs, destructive malware incident response, and forensic triage in a recovery contextExperience with FFIEC guidance, NIST CSF, and/or DORA requirements as they pertain to operational resilience and recovery Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Experience in a GSIB, SIFI, or Category I-III bank with heightened regulatory scrutinyCertifications: CISSP, CISA, AWS/Azure Disaster Recovery specialty, or vendor-specific backup platform certificationsExposure to DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) implementation for EU-facing operationsFamiliarity with SWIFT, FedWire, or CHIPS recovery considerations for payment system continuityExperience with cyber recovery in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including cloud-based IRE architecturesBackground in incident response or cyber threat intelligence with a recovery engineering lens Key Competencies & Behaviors Strong technical acumenOrganizational skillsCommunication skills Work Environment Location: Chicago, IllinoisHybrid Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $100.81. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 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