Enterprise Architect (Houston)

MBO Partners is a deep jobs platform that connects and enables independent professionals and microbusiness owners to do business safely and effectively with enterprise organizations. Its unmatched experience and industry leadership enable it to operate on the forefront of the independent economy and consistently advance the next way of working.

Location : Hybrid in Houston, TX

Travel : Weekly travel to Houston, TX required (3.5 days per week)

Anticipated Hours : 40 per week

Project Dates : 1 / 12 / 26-3 / 23 / 26

Role Overview

As an Enterprise Architect, you will lead the strategic design and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks that align with business goals and technology standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to rationalize application portfolios, optimize integration platforms, and establish foundational architecture principles. Your expertise will guide the organization in building scalable, efficient, and secure technology solutions that support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and organization of enterprise architecture standards, principles, and design patterns to create a cohesive reference architecture for the client.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including offshore resources, to inventory and rationalize applications, integrations, and cloud infrastructure.
• Utilize tools like Ardoq to capture, consolidate, and analyze enterprise architecture information, ensuring all deliverables are thoroughly documented and accessible.
• Drive strategic decision-making by assessing current technology environments and recommending optimization opportunities, including application and integration platform rationalization.
• Facilitate client-facing meetings to validate architectural decisions, gather consensus, and communicate progress effectively.
• Support the integration of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture frameworks and certifications such as TOGAF.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture artifacts, standards, and project deliverables as a lasting resource for the client organization.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements :

MBO and Wipfli do not discriminate and will evaluate all candidates without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristics. MBO and Wipfli provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete an application or participate in the recruiting process, please email hr@wipfli.com.