Senior Technology Analyst

Position Summary

The Senior Technology Analyst is responsible for evaluating designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business strategy.
This role involves conducting deep dive technology assessments leading architectural reviews optimizing platforms and guiding stakeholders on emerging technologies.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills architectural insight and hands on experience across modern enterprise technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Evaluation & Analysis
Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing systems platforms and tools to identify gaps risks and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate emerging technologies (cloud AI/ML data platforms DevOps automation security frameworks) for enterprise adoption.
Perform feasibility studies ROI analysis and technology impact assessments.

2. Architecture & Solution Design
Collaborate with solution architects to design scalable secure and high performance architectures.
Develop reference architectures design patterns and technical roadmaps.
Ensure alignment of technology solutions with enterprise architecture standards.

3. Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with business stakeholders product owners and engineering teams to capture functional and non functional requirements.
Translate business needs into clear technical specifications.
Act as a technology advisor to leadership and cross functional teams.

4. Technology Strategy & Roadmapping
Lead the creation of technology modernization plans and multi year tech roadmaps.
Support digital transformation initiatives including cloud migration platform rationalization and modernization efforts.
Perform competitive analysis and benchmark industry trends.

5. Governance Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure technology solutions adhere to security standards regulatory requirements and best practices.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Participate in architecture review boards and governance committees.

6. Implementation Support & Quality Assurance
Support engineering teams during implementation with technical guidance and validation.
Conduct code reviews data validation and performance assessments.
Ensure delivered solutions meet quality scalability and reliability standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills
Strong expertise in cloud platforms (Azure AWS or GCP).
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF Zachman etc.).
Advanced knowledge in:
Microservices & API architecture
Data analytics & data engineering
AI/ML technologies (optional but preferred)
DevOps CI/CD tooling
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Experience with system integration middleware and distributed architectures.

Analytical & Professional Skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to break down complex technical landscapes.
Excellent documentation skills (architecture diagrams analysis reports technical specs).
Effective communication influencing and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to lead cross functional technical discussions and workshops.

Experience
10 years of experience in technology analysis solution design or enterprise architecture.
Proven track record of delivering large scale enterprise-grade technology projects.
Experience working in agile and hybrid project environments.

Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as TOGAF AWS/Azure Architect PMI ACP or similar.
Experience with generative AI automation and platform engineering.
Background in strategy consulting or technology consulting.

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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Zteks diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful particularly in hiring veterans. The companys veteran-focused hiring and deployment program Z-V.E.T matches skilled veterans with clients needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

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