Senior Enterprise Architect

at PCI Pharma Services Ohio, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop enterprise architecture frameworks and technology standards for
infrastructure and security domains
*Create reference architectures for cloud (Azure, AWS), hybrid, and on-
premises environments
*Lead architecture review board and provide governance for significant
technology decisions
*Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations
(build vs. buy analysis)
*Design IT/OT architecture patterns for manufacturing and industrial
environments
*Establish cloud strategy including multi-cloud governance, workload
placement, and cost optimization
*Review and approve MSP solution designs ensuring alignment with enterprise
standards
*Define technical debt management strategy and modernization roadmap
*Create architecture documentation including diagrams, decision records, and
standards catalogs
*Mentor technical staff on architecture principles and best practices
*Support M&A activities with technology due diligence and integration
architecture
*Align technology architecture with business capabilities and strategic
objectives
Required Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
*10+ years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years in enterprise
architecture roles
*Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture for organizations
of 5,000+ users
*Deep expertise in cloud architecture (Azure and/or AWS) with hands-on
design experience
*Strong infrastructure architecture knowledge (compute, storage, network,
virtualization)
*Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
*Excellent communication skills for presenting to executive and board
audiences
*Strong vendor management and technology evaluation capabilities
*Experience in regulated industries with compliance architecture requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in technology or business administration
*TOGAF 9.x certification
*Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
*Pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry experience
*Experience with IT/OT convergence and industrial architecture
*Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
Technical Skills & Tools
Azure architecture (landing zones, hub-spoke, governance) * AWS architecture
(Well-Architected Framework) * VMware vSphere / Cloud Foundation * Cisco
enterprise networking * Storage architecture (SAN, NAS, object storage) * Identity
architecture (Entra ID, AD) * Security architecture patterns * Veeam / enterprise
backup architecture * Architecture modeling tools (Visio, LucidChart, ArchiMate)
Key Performance Indicators
*Architecture standards documentation (target: complete framework in 6
months)
*Architecture review board effectiveness (target: 100% major projects
reviewed)
*Technical debt reduction (target: 20% reduction in legacy systems YoY)
*Cloud cost optimization (target: 15% efficiency improvement)
*Stakeholder satisfaction (target: >4.0/5.0)

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

LSNE is an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected genetic information, protected veteran status, military service, or other protected status. The Company’s EEO policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, include the full and complete support of The Company.