Sr. Enterprise Architect

Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect in a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA, who provides enterprise-wide architectural leadership for large-scale modernization and transformation initiatives, with deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, hybrid cloud migrations, infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes, API platforms, resiliency, and cost optimization. This role leads complex, multi-domain efforts impacting multiple programs, departments, and business units, while ensuring alignment between IT systems and organizational business processes. Key Responsibilities Expected in the Role Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Leadership · Apply enterprise architecture principles to guide IT strategy, solution design, and technology governance. · Lead enterprise-wide modernization and transformation initiatives impacting multiple programs, departments, or business domains. · Align IT systems with organizational business processes. · Serve in a lead architectural capacity. AWS Cloud Architecture & Governance · Design AWS architectures supporting multi-account AWS Organizations. · Conduct AWS Well-Architected Reviews and remediation. · Define cloud standards and reference architecture. Hybrid Cloud Migration · Architect and support enterprise hybrid cloud migrations. · Design solutions across networking, security, compute, storage, backup, and disaster recovery. Infrastructure as Code · Design and implement IaC using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. · Create reusable IaC modules and patterns. API & Container Platforms · Design enterprise API Gateway architectures. · Architect and support Kubernetes / Amazon EKS environments. Backup & Disaster Recovery · Architect hybrid cloud backup and recovery strategies. · Design and test repeatable recovery processes. Executive Communication · Deliver executive-level presentations and architectural analysis. One of the following Certifications · AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional · Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) · AWS Certified Security Additional Mandatory Qualifications (within the last 10 years) · Seven (7) years designing reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns · Five (5) years IaC using Terraform and CloudFormation · Seven (7) years AWS architecture experience · Five (5) years enterprise API Gateway architectures. · Seven (7) years aligning IT systems with business processes · Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or four (4) additional years of experience.