Enterprise Architect IT Officer II

Enterprise Architect (IT Officer II) KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for an Enterprise Architect (IT Officer II) in Ventura County, California.
The Enterprise Architect is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and governing enterprise architecture across all domains, including applications, data, infrastructure, security, cloud, and emerging technologies.
This role ensures that technology solutions align with organizational priorities, support operational efficiency, and enable long-term innovation.
Reporting to senior IT leadership, the Enterprise Architect serves as both a strategic advisor and hands-on solution architect for major initiatives.
This position also leads the organization's applied AI strategy, ensuring responsible, secure, and effective adoption of AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks to align technology solutions with business objectives
Establish architecture standards, design principles, and governance processes
Develop and maintain current-state and future-state architecture roadmaps
Ensure consistency, scalability, and sustainability of enterprise technology solutions
Serve as the primary solution architect for complex, enterprise-wide initiatives
Provide guidance on system design, integration strategies, and technology selection
Oversee architecture decisions across application, data, infrastructure, and cloud environments
Ensure solutions are secure, interoperable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards
Lead the development and implementation of applied AI strategy
Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption, including risk management, transparency, and compliance
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical adoption strategies
Guide the integration of AI capabilities into enterprise systems
Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to align technology strategy with organizational goals
Support modernization initiatives, including system consolidation and technical debt reduction
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment with risk and security requirements
Provide architectural oversight across departments and projects
Develop reference architectures and design patterns across key domains (cloud, integration, data, applications, AI)
Assess existing systems to identify risks, redundancies, and improvement opportunities
Support strategic planning and budgeting by aligning investments with architecture roadmaps
Maintain architecture documentation to support long-term sustainability and knowledge sharing
Core Areas of Ownership Enterprise architecture strategy and governance
Solution architecture across multiple technology domains
Systems integration and interoperability
Data architecture and information strategy
Cloud and hybrid infrastructure architecture
AI strategy, governance, and implementation
Technology lifecycle planning and modernization
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related leadership roles
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, systems integration, cloud technologies, data architecture, and AI-enabled technologies
Experience aligning technology strategy with organizational goals in complex environments
Preferred Qualifications Experience leading or building enterprise architecture programs
Background in large-scale or complex operational environments
Experience supporting enterprise platforms such as ERP systems or large-scale service applications
Experience developing governance frameworks for emerging technologies, including AI
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, cloud architecture certifications, or similar)
Additional Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances as applicable
Valid driver's license (if required for role responsibilities)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Work Environment Standard full-time schedule with flexibility based on organizational needs
May require additional hours to support critical initiatives or operational demands