{"id":5782,"date":"2017-11-01T18:06:38","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T18:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=5782"},"modified":"2025-09-19T12:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T10:24:29","slug":"enterprise-architect-career-path-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/enterprise-architect-career-path-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Enterprise Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Nomura Holdings study interviewing Chief Information Officers revealed that big data<\/a>, cybersecurity<\/a> and cloud computing would take priority as top drivers of IT spending.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the disruptions these technologies dictate, businesses need information systems professionals<\/a> who can define an IT system\u2019s architecture to support the company\u2019s strategy. Someone who can dive deep into technical issues and produce objectives that are aligned with business goals and process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which is exactly what the Enterprise Architect does.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The core output of an Enterprise Architect is to create a complete design of the enterprise. If you love technology, are highly analytical and a leader, this position could deliver a satisfying professional prospect for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unplanned events happen in all businesses<\/strong>, and recently Gartner found that worldwide IT spending by organisations is experiencing a 2.9% increase.2 <\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n

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Your decision to upskill in the systems and technology industry<\/strong> and move towards the role of Enterprise Architect has never looked so simple. Find out which daily responsibilities, skills and knowledge you need to influence your earning potential as an Enterprise Architect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the key responsibilities of an Enterprise Architect?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The role is dynamic and multifaceted – it\u2019s not just about having tech skills but also business process knowledge. Within the Enterprise Architecture team, your role could be anything from a Lead Enterprise Architect to a Solution Architect, to a Security Architect – all of which have different responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, if you want to be an influential and effective Enterprise Architect<\/strong> you need to ensure you’re able to offer knowledge and expertise in the following three essential performance areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Business Process Design<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>

  • Delivering dynamic work design solutions<\/li>
  • Utilising structured problem solving<\/li>
  • Attributing visual management best-practices<\/li>
  • Understanding how to design work for people<\/li>
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    Want these skills<\/a>?<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Information systems technology<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>

  • Recommending governance and ethics principles<\/li>
  • Developing information systems strategies<\/li>
  • Identifying enterprise and global system applications<\/li>
  • Applying knowledge of telecommunications, IoT, networks and databases into daily tasks<\/li>
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    Want these skills<\/a>?<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Cybersecurity <\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>