Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

Company: Velociti LLC
Location: Riverside, MO (On-Site)
Shape the Future of Technology at Velociti

Velociti is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and drive the technology vision across our organization. This role sits at the center of strategy and execution-ensuring our systems, infrastructure, and emerging AI capabilities are cohesive, scalable, and aligned with business growth.

You will play a critical role in shaping architecture across applications, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence , guiding both long-term direction and day-to-day technical decisions.
What You'll Do

Define Enterprise Architecture Strategy

• Establish and evolve Velociti's enterprise architecture framework, standards, and roadmap across SaaS, IT infrastructure, and AI
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, including current and future state models, integration patterns, and system blueprints
• Align architecture strategy with business goals in partnership with IT leadership and stakeholders
• Lead governance processes including design reviews, technology selection, and technical debt management

Lead Application & Integration Architecture

• Own application architecture across core platforms including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and custom applications
• Design scalable integration patterns, APIs, and data pipelines across internal and external systems
• Provide architectural oversight for development initiatives to ensure maintainability, scalability, and security

Drive Infrastructure & Security Architecture

• Define architecture standards for cloud and hybrid environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
• Establish best practices for identity and access management, network segmentation, and endpoint management
• Guide security architecture using zero trust principles, Conditional Access, and secure access strategies
• Partner with security teams to ensure alignment between architecture and security posture

Lead AI Strategy & Governance

• Architect and guide Velociti's enterprise AI strategy, including generative AI and automation solutions
• Define governance frameworks for AI usage, including access controls, data handling, and risk management
• Establish standards to mitigate shadow IT and ensure compliance with evolving regulations
• Design AI-enabled workflows using Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, and approved third-party platforms

Collaborate & Influence

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including the CIO and VP of Technology Delivery and Governance
• Lead architecture review sessions and cross-functional alignment discussions
• Mentor engineers and technical teams, providing guidance and direction
• Communicate complex architecture concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

How You'll Be Measured

• Strength, clarity, and adoption of enterprise architecture standards
• Alignment of technology strategy with business objectives
• Reduction of technical debt and shadow IT risk
• Effectiveness of AI governance and compliance controls
• Quality and usability of architecture documentation and frameworks

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in architecture or senior technical leadership
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
• Strong experience designing integration architectures (APIs, middleware, event-driven systems)
• Knowledge of identity and access management and zero trust security models
• Experience establishing AI governance programs and controls
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership
• Ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and priorities

Preferred

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification (AZ-305 or equivalent)
• Experience with Salesforce architecture and integrations with Azure
• Familiarity with Microsoft security and compliance tools (Purview, Defender, Intune)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Exposure to AI/ML platforms, including Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Copilot
• Enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF or SABSA

Work Environment

• On-site role based in Riverside, MO
• Standard office setting with extended computer use
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work during major initiatives or critical events