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The Judge Group

Enterprise Architect

Hybrid

Chicago, United states

$ 105 /hour

Freelance

18-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Incident Response Architecture Network Architecture Enterprise Architecture Application Architecture

Job Specifications

Overview

We are seeking an experienced technical professional to ensure the resiliency and regulatory compliance of critical third-party technology providers. This role requires expertise in IT architecture, operational resiliency, incident response, and regulatory engagement within highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and strengthen resiliency for third-party and SaaS solutions using Well-Architected principles.
Evaluate vendor architectures for alignment with disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability standards.
Monitor emerging regulations (e.g., DORA, FFIEC, OCC, FCA) and translate requirements into actionable technical controls.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Procurement teams to integrate vendor oversight into enterprise resiliency strategies.
Document findings, recommend remediation, and report on vendor risk and compliance posture.

Required Qualifications

8+ years in IT infrastructure, application architecture, or cybersecurity within regulated industries.
5+ years managing critical third-party technology or SaaS vendors.
Direct experience with regulatory exams (OCC, FFIEC, FCA, PRA, DORA, EBA).
Strong knowledge of resiliency frameworks (ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34, FFIEC).
Proficiency in cloud/on-prem technologies, network architecture, and data protection.
Excellent communication skills for technical and regulatory audiences.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Experience conducting SaaS/cloud risk and resiliency assessments.
Familiarity with global regulatory bodies and cross-jurisdictional compliance.

About the Company

The Judge Group is an international leader in business technology consulting, talent solutions, and learning and development. With over 30 locations across the U.S., Canada & India, Judge is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government, aerospace & defense, manufacturing, and technology & telecommunications. Judge has always been committed to doing what's right ... Know more