REMOTE Enterprise Architect

Post Date

Jan 15, 2026

Location

Lincolnshire,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60069
US
Apr 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Architect

Req #

DEN-c444cca2-c049-416e-9166-a27c99fff838

Pay Rate

$190k - $200k (estimate)

Job Description

A large enterprise is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead architecture governance, portfolio management, business process architecture, and cross‑functional alignment across the technology organization. This role serves as a central authority for Application and Technology Portfolio Management (APM/TPM), business capability modeling, and enterprise process design while chairing key governance bodies such as the Architecture Review Board. The Enterprise Architect will define and enforce architectural standards, maintain enterprise taxonomies, drive modernization and rationalization decisions, and provide hands‑on leadership in solution architecture. This position requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong governance leadership, and the ability to translate architectural insights into actionable business outcomes.

Salary Expectations: 190k-200k/Year

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years in IT with 5+ years in enterprise architecture, business architecture, or architecture governance

Strong understanding of EA principles, governance frameworks, capability modeling, and process architecture

Proven leadership in governance bodies (ARB, SGC, TSP, TSC, or similar)

Hands‑on experience with Application Portfolio Management (APM) and Technology Portfolio Management (TPM)

Expertise in lifecycle management, rationalization, integration mapping, and dependency modeling

High proficiency in business modeling: capability maps, value streams, Level 0–4 process models

Experience improving or implementing SDLC, ITSM, BPM, vendor management, and related processes

Ability to produce high‑quality diagrams using Figma, Draw.IO, Confluence, or similar tools

Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, and modern integration patterns

Experience with SAFe, ITIL, COBIT, Lean, or Agile‑at‑scale frameworks

Deep understanding of architecture domains: Business, Data, Applications, Security, Integration, Infrastructure, Observability, BCDR

Hands‑on experience with modern technology landscapes (multi‑cloud, DevSecOps, microservices, integration patterns)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Hands‑on software development, scripting, or coding experience

Experience running or maturing Centers of Excellence (CoE) or Centers for Enablement (C4E)

Familiarity with enterprise taxonomy management and business‑to‑technology capability mapping

Experience building dashboards, scorecards, and heatmaps for executive reporting

Background supporting audit readiness, compliance, and architectural risk management

Experience facilitating enterprise‑wide workshops, portfolio reviews, and decision forums

Knowledge of modernization strategies, cost optimization, and rationalization frameworks

Experience with enterprise data platforms, observability tooling, or automation frameworks

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.