Initial Posting Date:
07/07/2025
Application Deadline:
07/21/2025
Agency:
Department of Administrative Services
Salary Range:
$9,370 - $14,494
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Principal Enterprise Architect (Enterprise Technology Advisor 1)
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Principal Enterprise Architect (Enterprise Technology Advisor 1)
Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide information technology (IT) program led by Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The office is comprised of the following divisions: Data Governance and Transparency, Strategy and Design, Data Center Services, Cyber Security Services, and Project and Portfolio Management. Strategy and Design invests in and leverages technology that transforms the way the state conducts business and the methods by which customers interact with state agencies. Strategy and Design empowers agencies with secure innovative solutions that improve business performance and deliver a satisfied customer experience.
As the Principal Enterprise Architect, your primary focus is on enterprise cloud architecture. You will be responsible for leading and governing cloud-centric enterprise architecture strategies across the entire executive branch. Principal Enterprise Architecture work centers on designing and advancing high-level architectural frameworks that leverage cloud technologies to align the State’s IT landscape with strategic business goals. This role drives cloud adoption, optimizes hybrid environments, and ensures secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions. Key areas of responsibility include:
- Architecting and mapping the relationships between cloud-based and on-premise systems, including business processes, applications, data, infrastructure, and user interfaces to enable digital transformation.
- Identifying enterprise-wide cloud integration points and interdependencies across agencies to foster standardization, reduce technical debt, and improve service delivery.
- Evaluating cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and migration strategies, including cost optimization, performance improvement, and return on investment for cloud-based solutions.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
- Seven years of executive-level policy development and senior technology leadership experience architecting cloud workloads in at least one of the following cloud providers: AWS or Azure; OR
- Equivalent education and experience architecting cloud workloads in at least one of the following cloud providers: AWS or Azure.
Desired Attributes:
- Experience with Microsoft 365 security (identity management, identity protection, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, information protection.)
- Advanced experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD in cloud, and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS in cloud context)
- Demonstrated experience training less skilled staff and technologies tools utilities and processes used by senior level staff.
- Excellent skills in communicating effectively with technical and business partners in writing and in oral expression including making presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to write information systems security documentation, including alerts, policies, procedures, and standards.
- The ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers by summarizing and simplifying complex information and communicating to different groups.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and other agencies and the public.
Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to candidates that have experience with Masters or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or closely related field and/or Certification in Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
Application Details and Instructions
- Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
- This announcement is for one (1), full-time, permanent, Management Service- Exempt, Principal Enterprise Architect (Enterprise Technology Advisor 1) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide Information Technology (IT) program led by an administrator who also serves as Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The EIS team is built on collaboration and support. We work together to ensure our customer agencies receive the highest quality of service. We take pride in our work and look for ways to innovate. EIS is committed to hiring highly skilled, diverse and dedicated employees who will bring a unique skill set to the team.
Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
- Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
- Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
- This position is eligible for hybrid work but in-office work will be required approximately one day per week and may be subject to change based on business needs. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.
Additional Details
- Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
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