IT Solution Architect – Remote from Seattle

Kelly Technology is looking for an Enterprise Architect/Solution Architect for a public organization located in a state of Washington.

Title: Enterprise Solution Architect – Contract

Client Location: Seattle, WA

Client Industry: Public Agency/Local Government

12 Month Contract

W2 contract with health benefit

40hrs/week, M-F, flex time between 7AM – 6PM Pacific Time Zone

Mostly remote with occasional onsite meetings at Seattle office

SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced enterprise or solutions architect, Architect , ideally with experience in public/government sector, to apply their industry experience to develop these individual “guidance items”, with the assistance the EA team, from the idea kernel into a structured, consumable product.

This engagement has the goal of:

Releasing an initial publication of the guidance items in 2023, containing at least 20 guidance items, Producing quarterly updates to it in 2024.

This role will:

Prepare architectural (technical) requirements document(s) for publication to both a technical and nontechnical audience for an initial publication by end of 2023.

With principal input from the EA team:

• Develop the publication template, including the structured content of the individual guidance items, Identify good industry practices not already in the list of guidance items, Prioritize list of guidance items.

Write guidance items, in accordance with the prioritized list:

• Work closely with Architecture SMEs to capture ST specific needs and details relating to the guidance items, Develop guidance items, with specific attention to the novel features of ST’s technology landscape.

Working under the direction of an EA, with support from the EA team:

• Transform the guidance items into the publication template, Create supporting documentation and images,
• Lead review and feedback sessions with relevant parties,
• Update publication, incorporating the feedback, and present for approval.

Publish the guidance, as approved, considering the following:

• Generation to a PDF format suitable for attachment to RFPs,
• Hosting of the publication on an internal web site (SharePoint) for discoverability and reference by staff,
• Working with peer groups for inclusion into or reference from their design manuals, as directed by EA,
• Support EA for any meetings or roadshows needed to communicate and advertise the presence of this publication.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

At least 5 years’ experience as Solutions Architect or Enterprise Architect.

Experience in working collaboratively with both business and technical stakeholders to rapidly understand new technology environments, and the business requirements and processes that overlap with them.

Architectural modeling (TOGAF, Archimate, or equivalent)

Writing presentations to technical and non-technical audiences

Architecting and modeling enterprise systems

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree is required

PREFERRED

Experience working in public agency environment is preferred.

Interested in this role? Please feel free to reach out directly

Tina Zahradnik, PHR

Senior IT Recruiter, Kelly Technology

tina.zahradnik@kellyit.com _ or 720-315-1387_

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.