IT Consultant

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a skilled IT Consultant to join their enterprise IT department in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, bridging the gap between complex business needs and technical solutions. You will be responsible for analyzing current systems, evaluating emerging technologies, and recommending optimized IT processes that drive operational efficiency and strategic alignment. This position requires a broad perspective on enterprise architecture, allowing you to assess legacy and modern systems, cloud integrations, and business process workflows. Your insights will directly influence technology adoption, risk management, and cost-benefit decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise enterprise clients on leveraging information technology processes, systems, and techniques to solve complex business problems and achieve strategic organizational objectives.
• Define comprehensive technical requirements and recommend tailored IT solutions that align with client business goals and industry standards.
• Analyze, solve, and optimize existing systems to ensure seamless operational efficiency and performance.
• Conduct in-depth cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments to evaluate technology trends, implementation risks, and cross-system process impacts.
• Translate complex business processes into actionable technical solutions, gap analyses, and feasibility studies.
• Evaluate legacy and modern system architectures, including cloud and on-premises integration points, to identify opportunities for modernization.
• Consult with program and project management teams to architect appropriate technical solutions that support long-term strategic goals.
• Present data-driven analysis of technology alternatives, outlining advantages, disadvantages, and operational risks to stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging technical trends and determine the feasibility and impact of system upgrades on the enterprise infrastructure.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in IT consulting or enterprise systems analysis, with a strong background in advising on technology strategy and implementation.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture, including the ability to evaluate both legacy and modern system landscapes.
• Strong proficiency in Business Process Modeling, with the ability to map business goals to technical solutions and conduct gap analyses.
• Experience in conducting cost-benefit analyses, risk mapping, and feasibility studies for IT projects.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide objective evaluations of technology options.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, on-premises infrastructure, and integration methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, PMP, or Cloud certifications) are a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) for system evaluation and design.
• Business Process Modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) for documenting workflows and gap analyses.
• Cloud Platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) for assessing hybrid and cloud-native integration strategies.
• Project Management and Collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Teams) for coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Data Analysis and Presentation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) for creating cost-benefit models and stakeholder reports.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract Duration: October 26, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
• Work Arrangement: Onsite.
• Location: 30 W Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
• Interviews: Onsite at the same location.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial screening with the recruitment team, followed by an onsite technical and behavioral interview with the hiring manager and key stakeholders at the Columbus office. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their experience with enterprise architecture, system modernization, and stakeholder advisory.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States