Enterprise Architecture Analyst - W2 Only

Title: Enterprise Architecture Analyst - W2 Only

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY — Hybrid(within 1 hour of client location)

Duration: 6+ Months contract to hire.

Interview Mode : Phone + Video

Job Description:

Required:

· Education and experience, either: a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and at least 4 years of IT experience; or an associate’s degree in one of these fields and at least 7 years of IT experience. Utility industry IT experience is a plus.

· IT experience in areas such as solution design, data management, or systems engineering, including 1–3 years contributing to solution or enterprise architecture deliverables (counted within the total years above).

· Exposure to at least two technical architecture domains (data, application, infrastructure, or security).

· Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts such as capability mapping, roadmapping, and governance.

· Effective communication, storytelling, and facilitation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to executive, business, and technical audiences.

· Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across functions.

· Demonstrated ability to analyze business problems and align technology solutions to business needs.

· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to company offices and facilities as needed.

· Experience in utilities, energy, or other regulated industries.

· Background in data architecture, data modeling, integration, or analytics enablement.

· Working knowledge of EA and IT governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT) and Agile practices (preferably SAFe).

· Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar workflow/portfolio tools.

· Experience supporting Architecture Review Boards or similar governance forums.

· Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Business Architect (CBA), or security-focused architecture credentials.