Enterprise Architect – Open Source Software
Dallas, TX
Contracted
Experienced
Job Title: Enterprise Architect – Open Source Software
Location: Dallas TX
Must Have:
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Program Leadership
o Define and drive the OSS transformation roadmap, aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and OSPO vision.
o Serve as the principal advisor on OSS architecture, modernization, and risk management for all business and technology stakeholders engaging with senior leadership and other stakeholders to secure support and resources for OSS initiatives.
- Governance & Compliance
o Establish and enforce policies, frameworks, and processes for OSS governance, risk prioritization, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
o Lead the development and implementation of OSS vetting, approval/blocking, and customization policies.
o Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized OSS inventory, license management, and compliance dashboards.
o Oversee the creation and enforcement of policies related to OSS usage, contributions, and licensing.
- DevOps Integration & Security
o Architect and integrate automated OSS security scanning, quality gates, and compliance checkpoints into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
o Ensure consistent and comprehensive vulnerability management, including proactive remediation and technical debt reduction
- Tools, Metrics, and Reporting
o Select and implement tools for OSS tracking, metrics, and reporting (e.g., SBOM generation, automated dependency management, compliance dashboards).
o Drive data-driven decision-making through regular reporting on OSS risk, compliance, and value realization.
- Training & Advocacy
o Champion OSS best practices across the organization through training, documentation, and community-building.
o Lead the development of a comprehensive learning ecosystem and advocate for
a culture of secure, compliant OSS adoption.
- Stakeholder Engagement
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, legal, DevOps, product, business) to ensure alignment and effective execution of the OSS strategy.
o Represent the organization in internal and external forums on OSS architecture and transformation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software development management, with a focus on large-scale transformation and OSS delivery.
- Deep expertise in OSS governance, DevOps integration, security, and compliance in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
- Proven experience architecting and implementing automated security scanning, license management, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Archimate) and cloud platforms (Azure) are a plus.
- Active participation in OSS communities and industry events is highly desirable.
Success Measures
- Reduction in OSS-related security, legal, and operational risks.
- Acceleration of time-to-market for OSS-enabled solutions.
- Increased compliance with regulatory and license obligations.
- Measurable improvements in OSS adoption maturity, developer enablement, and business value realization.
Location: Dallas TX
Must Have:
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software development management, with a focus on large-scale transformation and OSS delivery.
- Expertise in OSS governance, DevOps integration, security, and compliance in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
- Experience architecting and implementing automated security scanning, license management, and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Program Leadership
o Define and drive the OSS transformation roadmap, aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and OSPO vision.
o Serve as the principal advisor on OSS architecture, modernization, and risk management for all business and technology stakeholders engaging with senior leadership and other stakeholders to secure support and resources for OSS initiatives.
- Governance & Compliance
o Establish and enforce policies, frameworks, and processes for OSS governance, risk prioritization, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
o Lead the development and implementation of OSS vetting, approval/blocking, and customization policies.
o Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized OSS inventory, license management, and compliance dashboards.
o Oversee the creation and enforcement of policies related to OSS usage, contributions, and licensing.
- DevOps Integration & Security
o Architect and integrate automated OSS security scanning, quality gates, and compliance checkpoints into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
o Ensure consistent and comprehensive vulnerability management, including proactive remediation and technical debt reduction
- Tools, Metrics, and Reporting
o Select and implement tools for OSS tracking, metrics, and reporting (e.g., SBOM generation, automated dependency management, compliance dashboards).
o Drive data-driven decision-making through regular reporting on OSS risk, compliance, and value realization.
- Training & Advocacy
o Champion OSS best practices across the organization through training, documentation, and community-building.
o Lead the development of a comprehensive learning ecosystem and advocate for
a culture of secure, compliant OSS adoption.
- Stakeholder Engagement
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, legal, DevOps, product, business) to ensure alignment and effective execution of the OSS strategy.
o Represent the organization in internal and external forums on OSS architecture and transformation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and software development management, with a focus on large-scale transformation and OSS delivery.
- Deep expertise in OSS governance, DevOps integration, security, and compliance in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
- Proven experience architecting and implementing automated security scanning, license management, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Archimate) and cloud platforms (Azure) are a plus.
- Active participation in OSS communities and industry events is highly desirable.
Success Measures
- Reduction in OSS-related security, legal, and operational risks.
- Acceleration of time-to-market for OSS-enabled solutions.
- Increased compliance with regulatory and license obligations.
- Measurable improvements in OSS adoption maturity, developer enablement, and business value realization.
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