Will McDonald

IDR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect to join one of our top clients in the public sector industry. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within a team-oriented culture, please apply today!   Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Enterprise Architect: Statewide, Multi-Domain Architecture Responsibility The role spans cybersecurity platforms, security telemetry, network visibility and detection, hybrid infrastructure, integration patterns, and resilience architecture across multiple participating entities. Decisions have cascading impacts across agencies, critical infrastructure, and incident response operations. High-Consequence Decision Authority The architect is expected to make and document architecture decisions that affect detection coverage, evidentiary integrity, operational continuity, and recovery capabilities. Errors or delays have direct operational and public-interest consequences. Advanced Architecture Governance Leadership The role includes establishing and operating architecture governance mechanisms that balance speed and rigor. This includes resolving cross-organizational conflicts, adjudicating risk tradeoffs, and preventing architectural debt in a rapidly evolving environment. Deep Technical Breadth with Hands-On Expectations The work requires expert-level understanding across security telemetry pipelines, SIEM platforms, network detection architectures, cloud and virtualization platforms, and automation and integration tooling. The architect must be capable of both strategic design and practical validation with engineering teams. Procurement and Vendor Evaluation Influence The role directly supports high-value procurements and vendor evaluations, including requirements shaping, technical evaluation input, and architectural risk assessment. These activities materially affect long-term cost, interoperability, and sustainability.   Required Skills for the Enterprise Architect:

• Required Skills (with years)
  • Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments): 15 years
  • IT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid): 12 years
  • Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise): 10 years
  • Architecture Governance / Review Boards: 8 years
  • Technical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts: 10 years

 

• Preferred Skills (with years)
  • Security telemetry and SIEM architecture: 8 years
  • Network visibility and detection architecture: 7 years
  • Cloud and virtualization platforms (hybrid): 8 years
  • NIST-aligned risk management and security frameworks: 7 years
  • Executive technical communication and briefing: 10 years

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row

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