Enterprise Architect

Fixed term contract

Dhaka

Employment term Contract

Category Other IT

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Job description:

The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture (EA) Strategy and long-term ICT roadmap that aligns with the strategic objectives and business priorities of Bangladesh Bank for a duration of two months. The consultant will assess the existing ICT landscape, design an enterprise-wide architecture framework, recommend appropriate technologies and platforms, and establish governance mechanisms to support a secure, scalable, and future-ready ICT environment.

Job responsibilities

Develop an Enterprise Architecture Strategy that supports the long-term ICT vision, digital transformation objectives, and business goals of Bangladesh Bank.
Design and develop a comprehensive ICT roadmap, including strategic initiatives, implementation priorities, and technology modernization plans.
Assess the current ICT environment, systems, infrastructure, applications, and technology landscape to identify improvement opportunities.
Plan, design, and establish the target-state enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment between business processes, applications, data, technology, and security domains.
Develop architecture principles, standards, frameworks, and governance mechanisms to support enterprise-wide ICT initiatives.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and solutions, including cloud services, enterprise software, infrastructure platforms, and emerging technologies.
Ensure interoperability, scalability, reliability, and sustainability of the overall ICT architecture.
Identify technical risks, architectural gaps, and dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ICT governance frameworks.
Promote secure architecture practices by incorporating cybersecurity, information security, privacy, and resilience considerations into architectural designs.
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align ICT investments with organizational objectives.
Prepare detailed reports, architecture blueprints, implementation recommendations, and governance guidelines.
Provide knowledge transfer and advisory support to relevant stakeholders.
Perform any other relevant tasks required for the successful completion of the assignment.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), or a related discipline from an internationally reputed academic institution.
TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or other internationally recognized Enterprise Architecture certifications will be considered an advantage.
Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect on large-scale ICT transformation, modernization, or digitalization initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in developing Enterprise Architecture strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps for complex organizations.
Proven track record of successfully implementing similar large-scale ICT projects.
Experience in assessing, designing, and governing enterprise-wide ICT architectures, including business, application, data, technology, and security architecture domains.
Extensive practical knowledge and experience in Enterprise Architecture, preferably gained through a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in advanced countries.
Experience evaluating and recommending enterprise technology platforms, cloud solutions, infrastructure technologies, and business applications.
Strong understanding of ICT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience working with large public sector organizations, central banks, financial institutions, or highly regulated environments will be considered an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to develop architecture standards, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.