Fast Facts

WGU is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead technological innovation that enhances student success through scalable and resilient enterprise-wide solutions. This role is instrumental in defining architecture standards, leading collaborations, and ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include defining architecture standards, leading cross-functional teams, documenting architectures, mentoring team members, evaluating technologies, and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.

Skills: Required skills include experience in designing service-oriented architectures, development proficiency (e.g., Java, C++, Python), and expertise with visualization tools such as Visio or Lucid.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprise architecture certifications like TOGAF or Zachman.

Location: This is an in-office position located in Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $130,000 - $180,000.

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

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Job Description

As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping WGU’s technological landscape. You’ll lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions that are scalable, resilient, and aligned with our mission to improve student success through innovation. Your work will directly influence how technology supports our strategic goals and empowers teams across the university.

What You'll Do

• Define and enforce architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices across the enterprise

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to translate business needs into scalable, resilient technology solutions

• Document current and future-state architectures aligned with WGU’s strategic objectives

• Provide mentorship and training to team members and stakeholders across the organization

• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors to support enterprise goals

• Conduct performance assessments and capacity planning to optimize systems and mitigate risks

• Ensure architectural compliance with security and regulatory requirements  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years as an Enterprise Architect or 8 years in a technical leadership role

• Proven experience designing service-oriented architectures with a shift-left cybersecurity focus

• Development experience (e.g., Java, C++, Python)

• Expertise in designing high-resiliency solutions focused on performance, fault tolerance, and scalability

• Strong collaboration, design, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts

• Proficiency with visualization tools like Visio, Lucid, or similar  

Bonus Points if You Have

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Certifications in cloud technologies or enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)  

Experience in lieu of education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

What to Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do—including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, you’ll hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process and help you know what to expect at each stage. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Here’s what that typically looks like:

• Introductory call (~30 minutes): We’ll walk you through who we are at WGU and learn about your relevant experience

• Hiring manager interview (~60 minutes): Dive deeper into your technical leadership and architectural experience

• Technical team interview (~60 minutes): Collaborate with peers and showcase your problem-solving approach

• Head of Enterprise Architecture interview (~30 minutes): Share your vision and strategic thinking  

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, UT.

We're looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you think, collaborate and build. Welcome to WGU.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.