Enterprise Architect

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. Ensuring human comfort, productivity, and safety while practicing environmental stewardship is the mission of AHRI. Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment. AHRI has an opening for an Enterprise Architect. The Enterprise Architect is the strategic technical resource responsible for leveraging technology to meet the organization’s goals. This position will be responsible for defining our IT architecture in line with our organizational objectives and has significant exposure to users and all levels of management and external vendors. Essential duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Partner with stakeholders and product owners to design and maintain all aspects of an enterprise architecture that advances AHRI’s mission. Identify and mitigate potential risks within the IT portfolio. Develop and maintain a strategic IT roadmap and ensure that roadmap aligns with the organization’s objectives. Establish reference architectures, architectural standards, product roadmaps, and development methodologies. Enforce IT standards to promote the consistent use of technology. Create and maintain a library of architectural documentation and artifacts. Research, evaluate, and implement relevant new technologies and techniques. Mentor development resources on the adoption of relevant technology. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college/university. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as business information technology or IT management preferred. Minimum of eight years of hands‑on experience in software engineering, systems architecture and/or designing technology solutions. Minimum of five years architecting Microsoft Azure solutions. Progressively responsible experience in project planning, systems analysis and design, application development, and software testing techniques. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Minimum five years of hands‑on experience designing, governing, and implementing enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure solutions. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Power Platform, and Microsoft's security and data platforms. Experience establishing Azure governance frameworks, landing zones, identity architecture, cloud security controls, and operational standards in a Microsoft-centric enterprise environment. AHRI offers a full benefits package which includes health insurance (dental, vision, medical, HSA contributions), a 401k plan with matching, opportunities for professional development through our tuition assistance program, and a friendly work environment. The salary range for this position is $164,736 - $209,480based on relevant experience . The work location for this position is Arlington, VA. Subject to supervisor approval, AHRI employees are eligible for participation in AHRI's alternate workplace program after 90 days of employment and a 90-day appraisal at a level of "meets expectations". AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices. This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr