Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect (Information Technology Officer II)

The City of Oxnard is currently looking for an Enterprise Architect (Information Technology Officer II) to join our growing team of technology professionals. The Enterprise Architect is a key member of the IT leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer.

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the City's overall enterprise architecture and technology standards across all domains including applications, data, infrastructure, security, and emerging technologies. The Enterprise Architect will lead the development of an integrated technology architecture that aligns IT investments with City priorities, supports operational efficiency, enhances service delivery to the community, and enables innovation.

The Enterprise Architect will also serve as the City's primary solution architect for major initiatives and technology projects, providing architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle including solution design, technology selection, integration strategy, and alignment with enterprise standards and long-term architecture direction.

In addition, the Enterprise Architect is responsible for leading the City's applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy and approach, ensuring that AI technologies are implemented responsibly, securely, ethically, and in alignment with organizational objectives and public sector obligations.

This individual will apply strong communication and collaboration skills, strategic thinking, technical expertise, and leadership to guide technology decision-making across departments and ensure that solutions are scalable, supportable, secure, and aligned with the long-term direction of the City's IT environment.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Information Technology Officer II

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Chief Information Officer. May exercise functional or project-based supervision over City staff, technical teams, contractors, and vendors involved in architecture, technology planning, or solution implementation.

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm with every other Friday off. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to support workload needs.

PLEASE NOTE: The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department. Therefore, as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into each classification:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, Voice/Data Communications, Public/Business Administration or a related field.
• Possession of six (6) years of considerable, progressively responsible professional experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related technology leadership roles including experience across multiple technology domains.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.