Apps Sr. Architect – Lumen Data Center Exit

Recutify Inc.

Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role : Apps Sr. Architect Lumen Data Center Exit
Location : Milwaukee WI (Hybrid)

Role Overview

The Applications Senior Architect will lead the end-to-end application architecture dependency mapping and migration strategy for the Lumen Data Center Exit covering environments hosted in Baxtel CH3 (Chicago) and DC3 (Virginia).

This role is accountable for defining application disposition strategy (6R) integration mapping data flow architecture and wave-based migration approach ensuring seamless separation minimal business disruption and successful TSA exit aligned to cloud-first transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Strategy & Architecture Leadership

Define and govern enterprise application exit strategy and migration roadmap
Lead application architecture inputs for the Migration Readiness Blueprint
Ensure alignment with:
Business priorities
Cloud-first strategy (AWS target platform)
TSA exit timelines

2. Application Inventory & Discovery Governance

Drive validation of:
Application landscape workloads and associated infrastructure
Ensure complete mapping of:
Application purpose
Business criticality
Hosting and infrastructure dependencies
Collaborate with DC Architect for infrastructure validation alignment

3. Dependency Mapping & Integration Architecture

Lead identification and documentation of:
Upstream/downstream integrations (APIs DB links batch jobs SFTP feeds)
Data flows and authentication dependencies
Build and govern end-to-end application dependency matrix
Address complex:
App-to-app
App-to-database
App-to-identity dependencies

4. Workload Disposition Strategy (6R Ownership for Apps)

Define application-level disposition strategy:
Rehost Re-platform Rebuild Retain Retire
Evaluate based on:
Technical feasibility
Business impact
Cost and modernization potential
Identify:
Legacy application constraints
Licensing restrictions
Enviri shared dependencies and TSA blockers

5. Application Modernization & Cloud Alignment

Define target-state application architecture aligned to:
AWS services (EC2 RDS S3 Lambda)
Recommend:
Re-platforming or modernization opportunities
API-driven microservices or cloud-native architecture (where applicable)
Identify workloads requiring:
Hybrid or alternative hosting models

6. Data Flow & Data Migration Strategy

Analyze and define:
Application-level data flows and integration patterns
Data volumes and retention requirements
Provide architecture for:
Data migration
Data archival and disposition
Align with data and cloud teams on:
Database migration approach
File storage movement strategy

7. Migration Wave Planning & Execution Strategy

Define application-aware migration wave strategy:
Group workloads based on dependency clusters
Establish:
Cutover approach
Rollback procedures
Business validation checkpoints
Ensure migration sequencing minimizes:
Application downtime
Business disruption

8. Application Risk Constraints & Governance

Own:
Application-level risk assumptions and constraints register
Identify risks such as:
Legacy OS dependencies
Tight app-database coupling
Hardcoded integrations
Define mitigation strategies and escalation plans

9. Cross-Workstream Coordination & Leadership

Drive alignment with:
DC Architect (infra readiness)
Cloud Architect (target platform)
Identity & Security teams (SSO authentication)
Ensure dependencies across:
Identity (WS1) Cloud (WS2) Network (WS5) are addressed before migration

10. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication

Communicate architecture decisions and risks to:
Business stakeholders
Program leadership
Provide:
Executive summaries
Decision support artifacts
Drive application-level sign-offs for migration readiness

Key Deliverables

Validated application & workload inventory (CH3 DC3)
Detailed application & data dependency matrix
Workload disposition and modernization strategy
AWS suitability and hosting recommendation report
Data migration and data disposition plan (application view)
Migration wave plan with sequencing cutover and rollback
Application risk constraint and assumption register
Final assessment and planning sign-off package

Required Skills

Primary Skills

Enterprise application architecture and modernization
Large-scale application migration / carve-out programs
Strong expertise in:
Application dependency mapping
Integration architecture (APIs middleware batch processing)
Workload disposition frameworks (6R model)
Migration planning for legacy applications

Secondary Skills

Cloud architecture alignment (AWS preferred)
Data migration and database strategy
Identity and authentication integration (SSO IAM)
Tools:
Azure Migrate RVTools ASR (discovery inputs)
TOGAF-based enterprise architecture practices

Experience Profile

18 years of IT experience
12 years in application architecture / enterprise design
Proven experience in:
M&A / carve-out / TSA exit programs
Legacy application transformation programs
Strong experience with:
Multi-application ecosystems (20 enterprise apps)
Integration-heavy environments
Experience working with:
Cross-functional architecture teams

Certifications (Strongly Preferred)

Primary Certifications

TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Secondary Certifications

ITIL v4 Managing Professional
AWS Certified Application Specialty (if available)
Kubernetes / Microservices architecture certifications (good to have)

Success Criteria

Complete and accurate application dependency mapping and inventory validation
Optimized application disposition strategy aligned to cost and modernization goals
Seamless coordination of application-aware migration waves
Minimal business disruption during migration and cutover
Strong governance and stakeholder alignment

Personal Attributes

Strong strategic and analytical mindset
Deep understanding of enterprise application ecosystems
Ability to manage high complexity and interdependencies
Strong stakeholder communication and executive presence
High ownership in ambiguity and transformation scenarios

Role : Apps Sr. Architect Lumen Data Center Exit Location : Milwaukee WI (Hybrid) Role Overview The Applications Senior Architect will lead the end-to-end application architecture dependency mapping and migration strategy for the Lumen Data Center Exit covering environments hosted in Baxtel C...