Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Director Enterprise Architecture in the United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of enterprise architecture, infrastructure software strategy, and customer-facing solution design within complex global environments. The position is responsible for defining end-to-end architecture frameworks that support large-scale digital transformation across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and data center domains. It combines deep technical expertise with strategic advisory responsibilities, acting as a trusted partner to enterprise clients and internal stakeholders. The role drives innovation through emerging technologies, including AI-enabled architectures and software-defined infrastructure. It also ensures alignment between business goals, vendor ecosystems, and licensing models while optimizing performance, compliance, and cost efficiency. This is a highly visible position that influences both strategic direction and execution in a fast-paced, global technology services environment.

Accountabilities:

Lead the design, governance, and optimization of enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture strategies across multiple technology domains, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for complex client environments.

Define and govern integrated enterprise architecture frameworks spanning cloud, networking, data center, cybersecurity, and software-defined infrastructure
Lead end-to-end solution design from pre-sales through implementation, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business needs into robust infrastructure and AI-enabled architecture solutions
Drive vendor strategy, licensing compliance, and software asset management across key technology partners and enterprise agreements
Oversee solution costing, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business cases, contracts, and long-term planning
Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to shape go-to-market strategies and win enterprise transformation deals
Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation frameworks, to continuously enhance architecture capabilities and offerings
Ensure alignment between technical design, operational execution, and long-term infrastructure lifecycle management

Requirements:

This role requires a highly experienced enterprise architecture leader with strong technical depth, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate in complex, global, multi-stakeholder environments.

8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, technical consulting, or infrastructure solution design within large-scale IT environments
Strong expertise across networking, cloud, data center, cybersecurity, and software-defined infrastructure domains
Proven experience with vendor ecosystems such as Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, and Palo Alto, including licensing and contract models
Experience designing and delivering AI-enabled infrastructure solutions, including data architectures and automation frameworks
Strong background in pre-sales engineering, solution architecture, or technical advisory roles in enterprise or global service providers
Deep understanding of software asset management, licensing strategies, and enterprise agreements
Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive-level advisory skills
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; advanced certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, or CCIE are strongly preferred

Benefits:

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible leave options
Life, disability, and supplemental insurance coverage
Remote work flexibility with travel opportunities
Professional development and certification support
Access to global projects, innovation ecosystems, and advanced technologies.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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