Lead Enterprise Architect - Infrastructure

At T. Rowe Price, the mission of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function is to empower the firm to achieve its strategic objectives through the optimal use of technology. The EA function will align technology with business capabilities to enable effective strategy execution and business transformation. By monitoring and adopting emerging technologies, EA will drive technology enabled innovation and keep the firm ahead of industry disruption. 

Position Summary:  

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Lead Enterprise Architect - Infrastructure to join our team. This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the enterprise's infrastructure architecture. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in infrastructure architecture, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Planning and Development: 

• Develop and maintain the enterprise infrastructure architecture strategy and roadmap. 

• Ensure alignment of infrastructure architecture with the organization’s business goals and IT strategy. 

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve infrastructure capabilities and efficiency. 

Architecture Design and Implementation: 

• Lead the design and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions. 

• Ensure all infrastructure components adhere to enterprise architecture standards and best practices. 

• Oversee the integration of various infrastructure components within the enterprise architecture. 

Leadership and Collaboration: 

• Lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. 

• Collaborate with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure projects. 

• Provide expert guidance on infrastructure architecture to other teams within the organization. 

Governance and Compliance: 

• Establish and enforce policies, standards, and guidelines for infrastructure architecture. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for all infrastructure solutions. 

• Conduct regular reviews and audits of infrastructure architecture to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in infrastructure architecture, focusing on optimization and modernization. 

• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of infrastructure architecture. 

• Implement best practices for infrastructure performance tuning and optimization. 

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a senior Enterprise Architecture role. 

• Proven experience leading infrastructure architecture projects in large, complex environments. 

Technical Skills: 

• Deep understanding of infrastructure architecture principles, patterns, and best practices. 

• Experience with a variety of infrastructure technologies (e.g., networks, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud services). 

• Proficiency in a multi-cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services. 

• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware). 

Leadership and Soft Skills: 

•  Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide teams and develop global teams 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• TOGAF 9 Enterprise Architecture Practitioner  Certification

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools

• Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to infrastructure

• Experience working within the financial services industry, ideally within an investment management organization