Enterprise Architect

BKV Corporation (NYSE: BKV) is a forward-thinking growth-driven energy company building the future of low-carbon energy and reliable baseload power. Headquartered in Denver Colorado we are the largest natural gas producer by gross operated volume in the Barnett Shale and were just getting started.

At BKV we dont just operate assets we build integrated solutions. Our end-to-end closed-loop energy platform spans upstream production midstream infrastructure natural gas-fired power generation and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). This differentiated model allows us to solve our customers toughest energy challenges while meeting growing power demand and advancing a carbon-neutral future. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

We are a fast-paced high-performance team of go-getters who thrive on challenge and think beyond convention. We push the envelope on innovation continuously optimizing and scaling our platform to drive sustainable growth and long-term risk-adjusted shareholder value. If youre energized by big goals bold ideas and the opportunity to build something transformational youll feel right at home here.

At BKV you wont just contribute youll lead create and shape the future of energy.

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Job Summary

The Enterprise Architect defines and evolves BKVs 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.

This position establishes architecture standards and governance aligns business priorities with technology execution and partners across corporate operational and field environments to drive consistent high-quality delivery.

It is a hands-on strategic role that blends enterprise-level vision with practical architecture and delivery support.

Demonstrates integrity accountability and transparency; upholds BKV standards values and culture.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture

• 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.
• Ensure secure-by-design principles across all systems.
• 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.
• Support analytics reporting and operational data visibility initiatives.
• Establish Architecture Review Board (ARB).
• Define decision-making frameworks and technical standards.
• Drive lifecycle management and cloud cost governance.
• Balance agility with appropriate controls for a fast-growing organization.
• 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).
• Reduce enterprise risk through modernization and standardization.
• Act as trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Translate business strategy into technology capability models.
• Support budgeting and long-range technology planning.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies relevant to oil & gas (automation AI digital field predictive maintenance).

M&A Technology Integration

• Lead IT due diligence for acquisitions.
• Assess application portfolios infrastructure posture security risks and integration complexity.
• Develop integration roadmaps to rapidly onboard acquired companies into corporate platforms.
• Drive system consolidation identity integration data integration and cost synergies and cost savings.
• Establish repeatable acquisition playbooks.

Required Skills

• Enterprise architecture experience including operating models standards and governance (e.g. reference architectures decision records architecture reviews).
• Cloud platform architecture expertise in at least one major provider (Azure or AWS preferred) including landing zones networking identity and resiliency patterns.
• Security-by-design knowledge (IAM segmentation encryption logging/monitoring) and ability to partner with security teams to implement controls and reduce risk.
• Application and SaaS evaluation skills (ERP/finance HRIS CRM) including fit-gap analysis vendor due diligence and total cost of ownership.
• Integration architecture experience (API-first eventing ETL/ELT iPaaS/middleware) and ability to define reusable patterns and integration governance.
• Data architecture and governance fundamentals including master data concepts data quality lineage and reporting/analytics enablement.
• Working knowledge of OT/IT integration considerations (e.g. SCADA/historians network segmentation availability/safety constraints) in asset-intensive environments.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrations (due diligence inputs Day 1/Day 2 planning and repeatable onboarding playbooks).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to influence without authority and translate business needs into actionable roadmaps and architecture decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated cognitive and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate embrace change and have grit.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10 years of progressive IT experience across infrastructure applications and/or data domains.
• 5 years in enterprise solution or platform architecture roles delivering standards reference architectures and roadmaps.
• Experience in oil & gas energy or asset-intensive industries.
• Experience integrating acquisitions or leading large-scale system consolidations.

Preferred

• 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 architecture function from the ground up.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Location

• This position may be based out of any BKV Office with flexibility for hybrid or remote working arrangement.
• Some travel (up to 10%) may be required for collaboration and integration support.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with standard business hours; extended hours may be required depending on business needs. May occasionally be exposed to distracting noise while sharing office space with others.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer telephone and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift carry push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

BKV Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status.

BKV Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources.