About this opportunity
Catapult Federal Services lists this Enterprise Architect opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
We are a growing, cloud‑first energy production company operating in a dynamic, acquisition‑driven environment. Our IT organization plays a strategic role in enabling growth, operational efficiency, and repeatable integration of acquired entities. We offer high‑visibility impact and a collaborative, fast‑paced culture.
Job Details
Location: Denver, CO 80202. Hybrid. Direct hire. Start date: May 19, 2026.
About The Role
The Enterprise Architect defines and evolves our enterprise technology strategy to support a cloud‑first, acquisition‑driven energy production business. This role shapes scalable, secure, and cost‑effective platforms that enable growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and repeatable integration of acquired entities. It is a hands‑on strategic role that blends enterprise‑level vision with practical architecture and delivery support, reporting to the Director of IT / Infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy
Lead cloud‑first architecture strategy (Azure/AWS/Google), ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost optimization
Establish reference architectures, design standards, and integration patterns
Govern technology selection and rationalization to reduce redundancy and technical debt
Define enterprise application strategy (ERP, land systems, accounting, SCADA/OT integration, regulatory systems)
Lead master data and data governance strategy
Promote API‑first and integration‑platform strategies
Establish and lead Architecture Review Board (ARB)
Partner with Security to embed security controls in all architectural designs
Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOX, SOC 2, NERC CIP where applicable)
Act as trusted advisor to executive leadership and translate business strategy into technology capability models
Lead IT due diligence for acquisitions and develop integration roadmaps to rapidly onboard acquired companies
Drive system consolidation, identity integration, data integration, and cost synergies
Establish repeatable acquisition playbooks
Provide guidance on emerging technologies relevant to oil & gas (automation, AI, digital field, predictive maintenance)
Required Experience & Skills
Enterprise architecture experience including operating models, standards, and governance (reference architectures, decision records, architecture reviews)
Cloud platform architecture expertise in Azure or AWS, including landing zones, networking, identity, and resiliency patterns
Security‑by‑design knowledge (IAM, segmentation, encryption, logging/monitoring)
Application and SaaS evaluation skills (ERP/finance, HRIS, CRM) including fit‑gap analysis and vendor due diligence
Integration architecture experience (API‑first, eventing, ETL/ELT, iPaaS/middleware)
Data architecture and governance fundamentals including master data concepts, data quality, lineage, and analytics enablement
Working knowledge of OT/IT integration considerations (SCADA/historians, network segmentation) in asset‑intensive environments
Experience supporting M&A integrations: due diligence, Day 1/Day 2 planning, and repeatable onboarding playbooks
10+ years of progressive IT experience across infrastructure, applications, and/or data domains
5+ years in enterprise, solution, or platform architecture roles
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice‑to‑haves
Certifications: TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP or similar
Experience in upstream, midstream, or energy trading environments
Familiarity with production accounting, land systems, or regulatory reporting platforms
Experience building an architecture function from the ground up
Oil & gas or asset‑intensive industry background
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. Equivalent practical experience considered. Relevant certifications (TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP) preferred.
Pay & Benefits
$156,000 – $187,000 / yr
Performance‑based Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP): 25%–30% of base salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with 6% employer match
Paid time off and 12 company holidays per year
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
Hybrid work flexibility with up to 10% travel
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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