Enterprise Architect (Infrastructure & Platform Domain)

Posting Date 05/29/26 Application Deadline 06/12/26 Pay Range $117,000 - $178,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Enterprise Technology About the Position The Enterprise Architect (EA) plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology services for Maricopa County. This position offers the opportunity to help modernize and standardize enterprise platforms, influence strategic technology decisions, and build the foundational architecture that enables secure, reliable, and innovative services across the County. As part of the Enterprise Architecture practice, the EA will serve as the primary architecture lead for the Compute, Hosting, and Platform Services domain while collaborating across all enterprise architecture service areas. This role combines strategic planning, technical architecture, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure technology solutions align with business capabilities, operational needs, and long-term County priorities. The Enterprise Architect will work closely with Business Engagement Managers, infrastructure and operations teams, cybersecurity, portfolio management, application teams, and executive leadership to define architecture standards, guide modernization initiatives, improve service lifecycle management, and strengthen dependency and service mapping across the enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology leader who enjoys solving complex enterprise challenges, influencing organizational direction, and building scalable architecture practices that drive measurable business value. The role offers visibility across the organization and the ability to directly impact resiliency, security, financial transparency, operational efficiency, and the delivery of critical public services that support County departments and residents. About Us Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County's Enterprise Technology & Innovation! We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Seven years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise architecture; with five years in at least three of the following: Cloud Architecture Infrastructure and hosting platforms Identity and access management Networking and connectivity Enterprise applications System integration Disaster recovery and resiliency IT service management Experience developing or contributing to architectural standards, reference architectures, governance processes, or enterprise technology roadmaps Experience in communicating technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related fields A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis. We Also Value Certifications and knowledge of: TOGAF Azure Architect AWS Architect VMware ITL CISSP Job Contributions Enterprise Architecture - Align enterprise technology architecture with business capabilities, departmental roadmaps, and County strategic priorities through current-state and future-state planning activities. Domain Architecture Ownership - Serve as the primary architecture owner for compute hosting and platform services, including cloud, hybrid infrastructure, resiliency, and platform standards. Architecture Standards and Patterns - Develop, maintain, and govern enterprise architecture standard, reference architecture, service definitions, and reusable technology patterns. Architecture Governance & Review - Participate in architecture governance activities, including solution reviews, standards validation, risk identification, and design guidance to ensure alignment with enterprise direction. Cross- Domain Collaboration - Create and collaborate with architects, technical teams across identity, networking, integration, applications, resiliency, and security domains to ensure interoperability and dependency alignment. Service Mapping and Dependency Architecture - Develop and maintain service to system mappings, dependency models, and architecture documentation supporting operational resiliency, change management, and impact analysis. Technology Roadmaps & Lifecycle Planning - Contribute to enterprise technology roadmaps, modernization strategies platform lifecycle planning, and capacity planning initiatives. Portfolio and Investment Support - Provide architectural guidance and technical analysis supporting technology investment decisions, portfolio alignment, service costing, and total cost of ownership evaluations. Continuous Improvement and EA Practice Maturity - Contribute to the ongoing development and maturity of the Enterprise Architecture practice, including process improvement, governance refinement, and architecture documentation standards. Working Conditions Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona's Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!