GBS(Global Business services) Enterprise Architect

Job description

• Focus on high level enterprise architecture for a major client, targeting on mapping of IT capabilities to business needs. • Understand client's business and be able to dive deeply into technology issues. Hence, align business goals and the IT infrastructure that supports the business and helps achieve those goals. • Co‐ordinate the development of architectural frameworks and lead the population of these frameworks with coherent and consistent architectural views. • Ensure that the application/systems, data and technology aspects of the enterprise architecture are driven by the business imperatives of the organization and that the requirements driving the overall architecture are managed consistently and effectively. • Ensure that changes are controlled and hence maintain consistency. • Utilize extensive technical knowledge and experience of System X,P,Z & VL Environment, storage, Power, other distributed systems, both hardware and software, and related total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis (Enterprise IT cost modeling). • Helps client in realizing their full potential through accelerated adoption and productive use of IBM technologies. • Share industry-proven architectural and planning practices and promote successful integration of IBM technologies in a heterogeneous environment. • Define realistic and representative system configurations across multiple technologies. • Understand and present the immediate/tactical and strategic benefits of adopting a consistent architectural approach within the context of the client’s business to help the client justify his investments. • Serve as a subject matter expert for architectural frameworks, methods and tools. • Advise on and participate in the governance arrangements set up to ensure that the enterprise architecture delivers the desired benefits to an organization. • Build and maintain client relationships both with Business and IT Heads.

Required Bachelor's Degree At least 9 years experience in related business and IT consulting experience At least 9 years experience in application of one or more architecture frameworks and any associated architecture development methods, including at least one of the following: TOGAF, DoDAF, MODAF, Zachman, FEAF. At least 9 years experience in Solid understanding of interoperability issues, strengths and weaknesses of platforms and products, and able to provide a trusted voice at the decision-making table At least 9 years experience in Good understanding of major OS, DBs and protocols being used in industry At least 9 years experience in deep understanding of markets, industries, business, customers, and technology At least 9 years experience in Executive-level interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills English: Fluent

Preferred Master's Degree in Information Technology At least 10 years experience in related business and IT consulting experience At least 10 years experience in application of one or more architecture frameworks and any associated architecture development methods, including at least one of the following: TOGAF, DoDAF, MODAF, Zachman, FEAF. At least 10 years experience in Solid understanding of interoperability issues, strengths and weaknesses of platforms and products, and able to provide a trusted voice at the decision-making table At least 10 years experience in Good understanding of major OS, DBs and protocols being used in industry At least 10 years experience in deep understanding of markets, industries, business, customers, and technology At least 10 years experience in Executive-level interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills Certified in IBM Certified Enterprise Architect.

Additional information Work experience should involve a mix of business and technology consulting across the lifecycle of Information Technology (examples may include assessment and analysis, design, business case development, architecture, envisioning, planning, deployment, benefits analysis, and management.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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