Operations Enterprise Architect

Note:

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) (Local candidates) 2 days per week either at a client office or client site

C2C: Yes

Duration: 12 mnts

Primary Skills: Swing

Visa: H4EAD, green card or citizens preferred

Job Description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Operations Enterprise Architect to support a leading transportation client in Washington, DC. This strategic role will focus on shaping and governing the enterprise architecture that underpins operational systems across a complex, mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain experience in rail or transportation, broad technical expertise across application, data, and infrastructure layers, and a strong ability to collaborate with senior IT leadership to align technology with operational strategy. This role requires a mix of business acumen, technical leadership, and architecture governance capabilities, with a particular emphasis on event-driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with senior IT and business leaders to define and align enterprise architecture strategy with operational objectives

Provide architectural oversight across operational domains, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards

Drive the design and adoption of modern architectural patterns, with a focus on event-driven architectures

Collaborate across IT functions (application development, infrastructure, data) to deliver integrated, business-aligned solutions

Apply deep domain expertise in rail or transportation systems to inform technology decisions and system integrations

Lead architecture governance processes, including documentation, review boards, and adherence to standards

Develop and maintain target state architectures and roadmaps for operational platforms

Assess emerging technologies and recommend their fit within the operational landscape

Support cross-functional teams in evaluating legacy modernization and digital transformation opportunities