Enterprise Architect

Full-time Contract Position - Hybrid

Our Client is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to inventing, developing and commercializing life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, the company’s unique ability to translate science into medicine has resulted in multiple FDA-approved treatments and a robust pipeline of homegrown product candidates. The Company combines deep scientific expertise with full-scale manufacturing and commercialization capabilities, positioning itself as a powerful mid-sized biotech whose mission centers on making meaningful impacts for patients in need. #TransformingMedicine

The Company

Our Client offers a dynamic, science-driven environment where employees are encouraged to push boundaries and contribute tangibly to innovation. The company emphasizes a culture of collaboration, where employee resource groups and inclusive practices support a diverse workforce and a commitment to “Better Workplace, Better Science, Better World.”

The Position

The Enterprise Architect plays a key role in shaping the company’s digital transformation strategy by designing scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise systems that support critical business operations and scientific innovation. This position serves as a strategic bridge between technology and business goals, ensuring that IT solutions align with organizational objectives across research, manufacturing, and commercial functions. The Enterprise Architect collaborates with senior leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to develop architecture roadmaps, modernize legacy systems, and guide the adoption of emerging technologies that advance scientific and operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Create reference architecture diagrams from existing SDER reviews, vendor documentation and project artifacts using LeanIX
Document architecture pattens covering SaaS integration, cloud-native applications, data platforms, and internal tools within LeanIX platform
Map security controls and enterprise standards to reference architects
Maintain pre-approved technology stack specifications for each reference architecture
Convert existing architecture diagrams to standard ArchiMate notation in LeanIX
Ensure consistency in architecture documentation across business units
Update and maintain architecture artifacts as platforms and standards evolve
Collaborate with domain architects to validate reference architecture applicability
Assis with exception tracking and technical debt documentation
Maintain data quality and completeness of architecture models in LeanIX

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

3-5 years in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical documentation roles
Proven experience supporting architecture governance or review processes
Demonstrated ability in creating technical documentation and architecture diagrams
Strong communication skills with ability to present architecture concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent collaboration skills working across multiple business units and teams
Proficiency with LeanIX for creating and maintaining architecture models and diagrams
Ability to leverage LeanIX metamodels and relationships for reference architecture documentation
Experience working with EA platforms to create consistent, reusable architecture artifacts
Working knowledge of ArchiMate 3.x notation and modeling principles
Ability to create clear, technically accurate architecture diagrams
Experience with diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io, or Archi)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and SaaS architectures
Basic understanding of integration patterns (REST, event-driven, batch)
Understanding of common architecture patterns (REST, event-driven, microservices)
Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements
Understanding of HA/DR concepts and business continuity principles

Preferred Experience

Background in IT consulting, systems integration, or platform engineering
Experience with AI-assisted content curation tools
Knowledge of CMDB platforms and configuration management
Understanding of SDLC and agile development methodologies

Work Environment

Hybrid position located in Tarrytown, NY or Warren, NJ
This is a 6-month contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $80 - $120, with additional benefits

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ArchiMate Practitioner or similar architecture certification (preferred)
TOGAF Foundation (preferred)
Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) - preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.