Network Architect

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L.L.Bean is currently searching for an Network Architect to join the Information Services Team located in Freeport, Maine.
Hybrid role: (2+ days onsite).
Position Purpose:

The Information Systems Network Architect is responsible for the evolution of L.L.Beans Information Technology architecture (solution, application, information and technical). The Information Systems Architect defines Information Technology strategies in alignment with corporate business strategies and industry trends, acting as visionary to proactively define and govern the Information Technology Reference Architecture (RA) for the organization. Working closely with project teams and portfolio managers, the Information Systems Architect guides the selection, engineering and integration of business solutions ensuring that business needs are met, expected outcomes are obtained, and required service levels are achieved. The Information Systems Architect provides technical guidance and oversight of architectural standards to delivery and support organizations, and is accountable for ensuring adherence to those standards. This position has significant organizational impact, requiring enterprise/domain perspective, knowledge and leadership. The scope of the Information Systems Architect l is generally focused within a portfolio or domain, and operates at an intermediate level of architectural complexity, risk and impact to the overall organization.

Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in aligning IT portfolio with business strategy
Define and lead strategies for how technology can best serve the company to achieve objectives.
Consider architectural alternatives to guide discussions on investment options
Utilize knowledge of business strategy, migration plans, and reference architecture to help define project scope, timeline, resource requirements, and Cost/Benefit Analysis (all at high level).
Translate business requirements and architectural directions (represented in the RA) into program/project deliverables and establishing architectural guardrails for project.
Monitor and communicate models, documents, and migration plans that reflect architectural decisions. Develop technology roadmap(s) and evolution strategies. Shepard exception requests through the Architectural governance process.
Steward RA. Bring gaps & exceptions to Arch Gov process, as well as architecture migration and obsolescence. Act as a change agent within the organization
Enforce our RA with business partners and project team members, and educate on the value of staying within technology corridor.
Guide project teams on Data Management Principles, Policies and Standards.
Develop strategies for integration and re-use.
Develop strategies for securing and protecting L.L.Bean's Data Assets in alignment with Information Compliance policies.
Establish standard processes for defining, modeling and creating architecture & technical deliverables (and maintaining and obsoleting).
Consult and provide guidance to architects and technical leads in the approach and design of solution domain.
Review/Approve high-level designs, code, standards, etc. to ensure architectural integrity is maintained.
Has decision-making authority for technical and business architecture implementations within domain
Provide options for approaching specific technical problems, along with corresponding high-level estimates, costs, and benefits.
Responsible for defining technical sections of RFP, evaluating RFP responses, searching for solutions that fit within our reference architecture.
Develop and ensure adherence to the Service Level Agreements with business areas for portfolio.
Participate in and lead forums that influence the definition and consumption of architectural views.
Keep current on industry trends and the direction our competitors are heading with respect to business capabilities and technology.
Perform research, formal evaluation and prototyping of leading/emerging technologies
Responsible for interacting with vendor partner (technical and solution architects, sales representatives, etc.) and facilitating technical problem resolution.
Responsible for 24/7 research and resolution of production system problems.

Health and Safety Requirement:

Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Education Level:

4-Year Bachelors Degree
Years of Experience:

7+ years

Skills and Qualifications:
Business
Intermediate level of understanding business organization politics and culture
Intermediate level of understanding of business model and ecosystem
Challenges conventional thinking and traditional ways of operating, and invites stakeholders to identify issues and opportunities.
Maintains balance between innovation and pragmatism when determining the practical application of new ideas.
Sees opportunities and is open-minded. Fosters a nonjudgmental environment that stimulates creativity.
Establishes a wide network of contacts across the organization to solicit information.
Negotiates and agrees responsibilities and accountabilities with stakeholders. Proactively manages responsibilities and accountabilities.
Ability to identify dependencies and impacts across projects.
Understand how Market and technology trends impacts business goals and provide insight to stakeholders.
Understands and can articulate the key business issues and challenges facing the organization.
Demonstrates leadership and direction around change initiatives. Uses the principles of change management to shape plans and projects.
Behaviors
Demonstrates the ability to "think outside of the box" to shape ideas for future strategies- not simply extending what the organization does today.
Consistently communicates a vision of the future and how to get there.
Provides leadership, inspiration and guidance through influence and coaching. Consistently acts in the best interest of the stakeholder.
Exhibits solid emotional intelligence skills, relates well to people, listens well and spends time really understanding stakeholders and their perspectives and needs.
Actively solicits ideas and opinions from others to quickly accomplish specific objectives targeted at defined business outcomes. Shows respect for differences and diversity, and disagrees without personalizing issues
Handles multiple projects and duties simultaneously, prioritizing as needed. Devises flexible approaches that are easily adopted by all levels and types of people
Has clear and well developed coaching and mentoring skills; coaches and mentors a wide range of stakeholders from across the organization
Assesses risk, and applies risk management strategies to mitigate it.
Looks for the most appropriate way to come to a decision. Involves the right stakeholders in the decision, and consults widely.

Technology
Demonstrates expertise on one or more aspects of the current technology landscape. Understands and takes part in the strategy, planning and management of the technology landscape
Can develop multiple Enterprise Architecture viewpoints (such as Business, Information, Technical and Solution) and work together with development teams to help design solutions.
Uses a wide range of tools and models to develop architectural viewpoints and support driving business outcomes.
Understands the organization's integration process. Conducts risk and impact analysis to support the integration.
Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the prevalent and emerging technologies and how they may be applied to the business. Can connect technologies with the business model and business capability model to show where these technologies can be applied, and what outcomes would be.
Uses information sources both inside and outside the organization. Uses available technology to share and collaborate.
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outsidewere all in. Visit

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Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.
About Us

Over a century ago, company founder Leon Leonwood Bean set out to make a boot to keep hunters feet warm and dry. Today, we continue to follow the trail he blazed, adding new paths to help more people discover the outdoors, whether its the thrill of sea kayaking, the quiet of early morning fishing or the vigor of a challenging climb. Of course, we remain true to L.L.s core values, and are committed to quality, service, and putting the outside, inside everything we make. So join us, adventure awaits
Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.

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