Enterprise Architect Senior

Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Introduction

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Enterprise Architect

Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) , a division of Gallagher , consistently stands out in a competitive marketplace as an employer of knowledgeable, highly skilled and competitive talent. We are a company that touches businesses and their employees on a personal level. At the core, our job is to help protect the health and well-being of employees and their families and provide for their financial security—all while allowing employers to attract and retain the people they need to grow and succeed. As you consider the value of working for our team, remember our talent, winning attitude and strong performance will be highly valued and will maximize your future potential

Please note additional position details below:

This is a Temp-To-Hire, W-2 position. We are not able to do 1099 or C2C.

It is a fully remote role.

You must meet our U.S. Eligibility requirements for work authorization as noted under

Position Summary

Role Summary: Creating business value and improved outcomes through architectural leadership and strategic enterprise planning. Enterprise Architect oversees and manages the business, application, information, integration and technology architecture, models and policies to ensure they are in line with the IT strategy and business objectives. The Enterprise Architects maintain a global view to ensure IT projects deliver both functional and enterprise value and are woven seamlessly into the overall business and technology landscape.

How you'll make an impact

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the technical advisors to the Executive Leadership

Own strategy and vision for business, application, information, and technology architectures and define architecture North Stars for GBS (Gallagher Benefit Services – It’s one of Gallagher Division)

Define and recommend future enterprise level IT/architecture strategy roadmaps

Set architecture principles and standards (in collaboration with DAs and SAs) and manage a central architecture repository / SharePoint site

Ensure compliance with established and emerging standards, including regulatory requirements, through collaboration with Cyber Security team and participation on Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) & Strategic Architecture Review Boards (SARB)

Catalyze the architecture community of practice (CoP) and manage Architecture repositories (e.g., tech standards, artifacts, etc.)

Facilitate application health assessment and technology debt identification (including application portfolio rationalization)

Provide metrics, guidance and mentoring across the enterprise’s architecture community

Ensure connectivity with overall corporate EA / GTS

EA special projects related to technology architecture – such as M365 architecture, M&A support, etc

About You

Required

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Several years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on Azure cloud technologies.

Experience in designing and implementing complex Azure cloud native solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

Familiarity with Azure governance and management tools, such as Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.

Collaborating with other Enterprise Architects in other business units to ensure alignment to corporate standards and contribute to the evolving corporate platforms.

Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures, including integration between on-premises systems and Azure services.

Strong understanding of Azure security controls and compliance requirements.

Ability to assess and recommend Azure solutions that align with business requirements and objectives.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex Azure-related issues.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead Azure-related initiatives and teams.

Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with the latest Azure features, services, and industry trends.

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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

Digital mental health services (Talkspace)

Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)

Training programs

Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing

Charitable matching gift program

And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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