IT Architect 2511

An IT Architect defines the structures of solutions and architectures to address client
business problems. The IT Architect understands client needs and business constraints,
works in levels of abstraction, applies industry knowledge, and leverages appropriate
business elements and information technology to address those needs. The solutions are
manifested as Business, Enterprise, or IT architectures and can include systems,
applications, and process components. They may also involve the application and
integration of a broad variety of products, technologies and services, and various
architectural styles and domains.
The IT Architect must have a high level of communications, consulting, and client
relationship capabilities and must be able to clearly communicate complex technical and
business concepts both to clients and to team members, and to negotiate change.
Problem solving of client business and technical issues is a principal role of the IT
Architect, and he/she must be capable of effectively identifying and framing problems,
leading the collection of elements of information, and integrating this information to
produce timely and thoughtful decisions. The IT Architect is required to have project
management skills to manage the technical aspects of solution delivery.
Key responsibilities
· Defines a high level enterprise-wide IT Architecture focusing on the mapping of IT
capabilities to business needs.
· Defining the relationships, flows and implementation of business processes, activities,
functions, information, applications, data and technology in the enterprise and the
transitional process necessary for implementing technology in response to changing
business needs.