Infrastructure Architect

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, ranking No. 89 in the 2016 Fortune 500 listings, with $30.9 billion in revenues in 2015*, more than 3,600 stores in 9 countries, 3 e-commerce sites, and approximately 216,000 Associates.

We are looking for an Infrastructure Architect who is focused on Server, Storage, Network and Data Center capabilities and strategies. The architect will work to define the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions in alignment with strategic IT and enterprise goals. Engages in defining the "as-is state" of IT assets. Defines high level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state within the context of the IT capital budget and project portfolio. Analyzes technology trends and identifies opportunities to invest in new IT assets as well as plan and manage the lifecycle of existing IT assets. Responsible for defining architecture standards, frameworks and guidelines. Directly participates in the governance process for reviewing specific solutions to assure they are properly leveraging existing frameworks and standards. Works closely with Solution Architects, Engineering teams and Development groups to advocate the Enterprise Architecture (EA) process throughout the organization.

- Identifies, publishes and communicates strategic technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage efficiency opportunities. Drives design for a secure, efficient, and adaptable future state model. Ensures that new projects and migrations are in alignment with the IT capital budget, project portfolio, and IT/enterprise strategic goals. - Researches and recommends opportunities to adopt new technologies. Analyzes the impact of implementing new technologies into the IT infrastructure. Proactively researches IT enterprise architecture best practices and methodologies and determines relevancy to the TJX IT and business organizations. Participates in the lifecycle planning of existing IT assets. - Assists Solution Architects, and Project Managers in matching technology services to specific business service and application development projects to ensure consistent use throughout the enterprise. Identifies and leverages opportunities across IT departments to ensure a consistent and efficient infrastructure framework. - Educates and guides engineers in the vision and use cases of specific solutions within the Enterprise Architecture portfolio. - Develops and participates in the governance of Enterprise Architecture principles and framework to assure compliance to the EA strategy and that exceptions are well justified and documented through a formal waiver process. Analyzes the impact of exceptions and its effect on future IT and enterprise goals. - Special projects as assigned. **Scope of Responsibility: (i.e., Financial Impact)** - Direct impact on multi-million dollar technology investments - Defines technology standards, guidelines and frameworks - Selects technology solutions - Matches technology services to specific business architecture requirements - Analyzes trade-offs associated with granting exceptions and waivers to technology and process standards

**Skills/Knowledge:** - Deep knowledge of IT principles and processes - Ability to quickly comprehend the capabilities of new technology services - Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments - Track record of remaining unbiased toward specific technology or vendor solutions - Strong leadership and collaboration skills - Focused on long term results - Understanding of IT organizational culture and how to appropriately respond to points of resistance - Ability to articulate a vision to motivate key stakeholders - Ability to understand the big picture and the short term perspectives of specific situations - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Excellent analytical and technical skills - Strong learning skills - Strong business perspective - Strong communications skills - Ability to alter direction easily to accommodate changing priorities **Minimum Formal Education:** - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience