Enterprise Architect

About Us We are a growing, cloud‑first energy production company operating in a dynamic, acquisition‑driven environment. Our IT organization plays a strategic role in enabling growth, operational efficiency, and repeatable integration of acquired entities. We offer high‑visibility impact and a collaborative, fast‑paced culture. Job Details Location: Denver, CO 80202. Hybrid. Direct hire. Start date: May 19, 2026. About The Role The Enterprise Architect defines and evolves our enterprise technology strategy to support a cloud‑first, acquisition‑driven energy production business. This role shapes scalable, secure, and cost‑effective platforms that enable growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and repeatable integration of acquired entities. It is a hands‑on strategic role that blends enterprise‑level vision with practical architecture and delivery support, reporting to the Director of IT / Infrastructure. What You’ll Be Responsible For Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy Lead cloud‑first architecture strategy (Azure/AWS/Google), ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost optimization Establish reference architectures, design standards, and integration patterns Govern technology selection and rationalization to reduce redundancy and technical debt Define enterprise application strategy (ERP, land systems, accounting, SCADA/OT integration, regulatory systems) Lead master data and data governance strategy Promote API‑first and integration‑platform strategies Establish and lead Architecture Review Board (ARB) Partner with Security to embed security controls in all architectural designs Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOX, SOC2, NERCCIP where applicable) Act as trusted advisor to executive leadership and translate business strategy into technology capability models Lead IT due diligence for acquisitions and develop integration roadmaps to rapidly onboard acquired companies Drive system consolidation, identity integration, data integration, and cost synergies Establish repeatable acquisition playbooks Provide guidance on emerging technologies relevant to oil & gas (automation, AI, digital field, predictive maintenance) Required Experience & Skills Enterprise architecture experience including operating models, standards, and governance (reference architectures, decision records, architecture reviews) Cloud platform architecture expertise in Azure or AWS, including landing zones, networking, identity, and resiliency patterns Security‑by‑design knowledge (IAM, segmentation, encryption, logging/monitoring) Application and SaaS evaluation skills (ERP/finance, HRIS, CRM) including fit‑gap analysis and vendor due diligence Integration architecture experience (API‑first, eventing, ETL/ELT, iPaaS/middleware) Data architecture and governance fundamentals including master data concepts, data quality, lineage, and analytics enablement Working knowledge of OT/IT integration considerations (SCADA/historians, network segmentation) in asset‑intensive environments Experience supporting M&A integrations: due diligence, Day1/Day2 planning, and repeatable onboarding playbooks 10+ years of progressive IT experience across infrastructure, applications, and/or data domains 5+ years in enterprise, solution, or platform architecture roles Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Nice‑to‑haves Certifications: TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP or similar Experience in upstream, midstream, or energy trading environments Familiarity with production accounting, land systems, or regulatory reporting platforms Experience building an architecture function from the ground up Oil & gas or asset‑intensive industry background Education Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. Equivalent practical experience considered. Relevant certifications (TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP) preferred. Pay & Benefits $156,000 – $187,000 / yr Performance‑based Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP): 25%–30% of base salary Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plan with 6% employer match Paid time off and 12 company holidays per year Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives Hybrid work flexibility with up to 10% travel #J-18808-Ljbffr