Enterprise Technology Architect Senior

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here. Job Summary The Enterprise Technology Architect Senior develops and advances enterprise architecture strategies, standards, roadmaps, and governance processes that support secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions aligned with business objectives. The role provides architectural leadership across the assigned area of focus such as security, infrastructure, network, application, and/or enterprise technology domains while ensuring solutions meet security, operational, regulatory, and business requirements. In partnership with business and technology stakeholders, the architect evaluates emerging technologies, drives innovation, reduces technical debt, and supports enterprise wide technology transformation initiatives. Requirements EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, Computer Engineering, or related field. In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of related experience may be considered. Master's degree in a related field preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSING Project Management Professional (PMP), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), or other relevant professional certifications preferred. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Five (5) years of experience in an IT architecture role required. Experience developing enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, principles, roadmaps, and reference architectures. Experience designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions. Experience leading technology initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience collaborating with business and technology leaders to align technology strategies with business objectives. Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing technology solutions. Experience with enterprise security architecture and cy