Associate, Architecture_

Indianapolis

**When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.**

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

**What You'll Contribute**

**Architecture Governance** this role ensures that Sallie Mae’s IT operations align with its goals and objectives. Here is the responsibility of the job description:

**Monitoring and Compliance** :

+ **CMDB Development and Deployment** : This role will assist in the implementation of a CMDB and the deployment of the technology. They will also help ensure all proper policies and procedures are in place for reporting and monitoring in the use of this system.

+ **Regulations and Guidelines** : This role will assist in the monitoring of our IT systems to ensure compliance with regulations, guidelines, and policies.

+ **Strategy and Compliance:** They will assist in validating that architectural decisions align with the organization’s strategic direction.

**Policy and Governance Development** :

+ **Governance Framework** : The analyst will assist in the establishment and maintenance of the Sallie Mae Architecture Governance Framework that will reference the TOGAF framework.

+ **Architecture Review Board** : This role will assist the in the coordination of the meeting and materials necessary for the operation of the ARB.

+ **Policies and Procedures** : They assist in the creation and enforce governance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

**Risk Management** :

+ **Risk Identification** : The analyst identifies risks related to architectural decisions.

+ **Mitigation Strategies** : They propose strategies to mitigate these risks.

**Collaboration and Communication** :

+ **Stakeholder Engagement** : Working closely with and ensure clear communication to enterprise architects, technology teams, and other stakeholders.

**Reporting and Metrics**

+ **Reporting:** This role will assist in the generation weekly, monthly and annual reports on key metrics as defined by the CTO.

+ **KPI/Metrics:** This role will assist in the ensuring that all metrics needed for reporting are being recorded accurately and timely to enable the above reporting.

+ **ARB:** Assist in the development and communications of the ARB Reports and Deliverables

_The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._

**What you have**

Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.

+ At least 2 years of experience in managing architecture and developing processes.

+ Experience in developing enterprise architecture roadmaps and implementing technology solutions.

+ Excellent leadership and communication skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders and technical teams.

+ Experience in evaluating and adopting new technologies.

+ Familiarity with cloud computing, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

**The Americans with Disabilities Act**

_The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._

**Feeling your best helps you do your best:**

**Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).**

+ Competitive base salaries

+ Bonus incentives

+ Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

+ Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance

+ Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

+ Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

+ Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)

+ Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

+ Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

+ Career development and training opportunities

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Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click https://https/www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants. https://https/www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Click https://https/www.salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/ to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.