Next Generation VT · 5 months ago
Enterprise Architect – Avolution Abacus & Enterprise Architect Modeling (System/Business Analyst)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$90/hr - $115/hr
7+ years expNext Generation, Inc. (NGI) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Architect to support their client in New York City. This role is critical in shaping architecture models across various business and technology layers, requiring strong hands-on experience with Avolution Abacus and enterprise architecture frameworks.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Design and maintain end-to-end enterprise architecture models using Avolution Abacus
Develop current-state (as-is) and future-state (to-be) architecture diagrams across business, application, data, and technology domains
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to capture architecture requirements and align enterprise strategy
Customize and extend Abacus meta-models, frameworks, and templates
Automate Abacus workflows and processes using JavaScript and REST APIs
Integrate Abacus with enterprise systems such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power BI, Excel, and CMDBs
Create layered architecture views, capability maps, process models, and technology roadmaps
Develop simulation models for scenario planning, risk management, and lifecycle analysis
Configure Abacus dashboards, Sankey diagrams, heat maps, dependency matrices, and Gantt-style roadmaps for executive reporting
Develop and apply cost, performance, and risk algorithms for TCO, ROI, agility, and maintainability metrics
Support governance activities including EA review boards, modeling standards, and portfolio rationalization
Design model repositories with proper version control, access restrictions, and compliance rules
Perform administrative tasks including model backup, upgrades, security configuration, and Abacus cloud/on-prem deployment
Contribute to EA maturity through alignment with industry standards (TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN) and leading practices in data and cloud architecture
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and Business/Systems Analysis
Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with Avolution Abacus, including configuration, customization, and scripting
Strong experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN
Proven ability to conduct meta-modeling, scenario simulation, and algorithm creation within EA tools
Demonstrated expertise in EA repository management, visual dashboards, and stakeholder reporting
Experience integrating Abacus with external systems such as ServiceNow, CMDBs, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI
Proficiency in JavaScript, REST APIs, and Abacus-specific scripting
Experience in multi-layer modeling (Business, Application, Data, Technology, Security)
Strong knowledge of architecture governance, model versioning, and quality assurance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strategic mindset
Preferred
TOGAF or ArchiMate Certification
Experience with cloud architecture mapping (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation, TCO/ROI modeling, or EA KPI frameworks
Background in public sector or transportation domain is a plus
Company
Next Generation VT
Welcome to Next Generation, a place for children to grow, learn, and play.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sara LeBlanc
Founder
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