Lead Enterprise Architect

BEPC is actively seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect in the Phoenix, AZ area!

W2 contract: 6 months w/ possible extensions

Pay rate: $85-$140/hr based on experience

Shift: 3 days onsite/ 2 days offsite

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• 10 years in IT architecture or related technical leadership roles, with deep expertise in Windows endpoint management and enterprise-scale deployments
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint security
• Familiarity with modern endpoint management tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune, SCCM)
• Understanding of cloud integration and hybrid environments (Azure preferred)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and advanced security frameworks
• Knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python)
• Exposure to enterprise mobility management and virtualization technologies

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for endpoint systems, applications, infrastructure, and data management
• Collaborate with business leaders, project managers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Serve as the primary technical expert throughout the solution lifecycle—review designs, approve architectures, and resolve escalated technical issues
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to identify opportunities for modernization and improved efficiency
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, design patterns, and technical roadmaps to ensure compliance with best practices
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies to maintain system integrity, security, and reliability