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| Principal Dev Ops & Enterprise Data Architect J o b D e s c r i p t i o n | | |
Job Profile Title: | Principal Dev Ops & Enterprise Data Architect | Job Code: | 12739 | Business_Title | Principal Dev Ops & Enterprise Data Architect | Profile Title: | 12739 Principal Dev Ops & Enterprise Data Architect | Grade / Band: | IC6 | FLSA Status: | Exempt | The Principal Dev Ops & Data Enterprise Architect will define and lead the future of enterprise architecture across all Technology, Digital, and Data (TDD) domains. Historically, Enterprise Architecture emphasized evaluating and integrating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications into the enterprise landscape, reducing duplication, and enforcing governance and security standards. Today, the role has shifted. The Principal Dev Ops & Data Enterprise Architect will have agile delivery, cloud-native services, API-driven integration, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence have redefined how architecture is delivered. As a Principal Dev Ops & Data Enterprise Architect, the candidate will set the strategic direction for MGM's enterprise architecture, ensuring all components, applications, infrastructure, data, and security work cohesively. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with executives and stakeholders to design innovative, scalable, and AI-enabled solutions that meet evolving business needs while fostering a modern, Agile-aligned architecture practice. | | | | | |
Principal Duties & Responsibilities | Define and champion the enterprise architecture vision and framework across all TDD domains, aligning with strategic business objectives and technology evolution. | Develop and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap, driving modernization through cloud-native, API-first, event-driven, and AI-enabled designs. Be able to demonstrate with live coding examples. | Strong understanding of Data Frameworks , Data Lakes, Data Ingestion and Date Pipelines. | Lead enterprise-wide reviews to ensure proposed solutions adhere to architectural principles, industry best practices, and enterprise standards. | Recommend and evaluate emerging technologies across infrastructure, applications, data, and security, ensuring scalability and long-term sustainability. | Collaborate with executives, product leaders, and technology teams to translate business priorities into future-proof architectural strategies. | Guide the adoption of Agile and just-in-time architecture practices, enabling rapid delivery without sacrificing governance or security. | Mentor Senior Architects, advancing the shift from legacy COTS-focused approaches to modern, development-minded architecture. | Drive the creation of comprehensive enterprise-level models and blueprints, ensuring alignment across distributed, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. | Promote architecture practices that embed AI, automation, and cloud-native patterns into solution delivery. | Represent MGM Resorts in key technology forums and external partnerships, ensuring enterprise architecture reflects leading practices and innovation. |
Required for All Jobs | Performs other job-related duties as requested | Proof of eligibility to work in the United States |
Education | Education Level | Education Details | Required/
Preferred | Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. | Required | Master's Degree | Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience. | Preferred | | | | | |
Work Experience | Experience | Experience Details | Required/
Preferred | 15 + Years of Prior Relevant Experience | Progressive experience in dev ops & cloud architecture roles, with significant leadership across large-scale transformation initiatives. | Required | 15 + Years of Prior Relevant Experience | Experience with demonstrated enterprise-wide impact. | Preferred | | | | | |
Additional Requirements | Details | Required/
Preferred | Proven expertise across all enterprise domains: infrastructure, applications, data, and security. | Required | Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native platforms, Infrastructure as Code, distributed systems, loosely coupled systems, API frameworks, and automation tools. | Required | Demonstrated ability to architect with AI/ML and automation as core enablers of enterprise solutions. (be able to show real world examples). | Required | Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks (e.g., PCI, NIST, GDPR) and their integration into enterprise designs and GRC. | Required | Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence strategy at the C-suite level. | Required | Industry-recognized certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, Cloud Pro/Specialty). | Preferred | | | |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | KSAs | Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-wide cloud, AI/ML, or automation-driven transformations. | Published thought leadership or conference presentations on modern architecture practices. | Proven ability to transition organizations from legacy approaches to modern, Agile-aligned architecture. | Executive-level influence on technology investment and policy decisions. | Advanced cloud and AI/ML certifications. | Mastery of modern architecture methods: event-driven, API-first, automation-enabled. | Strong background in Agile/DevOps-aligned delivery models. | Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure Preferred) Pro Level Certs combined with Specialty Certifications. |
Physical Requirements | A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. | Physical Requirement | N/A | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Constantly | Weight/
w.p.m. | Balancing | | | X | | | | Bending | | | X | | | | Carrying 10 pounds | | | X | | | | Clear speech - simple | | | | X | | | Clear speech - complex | | | | X | | | Climbing | X | | | | | | Distant vision | | | | X | | | Driving | X | | | | | | Flexibility - upper body | | | X | | | | Flexibility - lower body | | | X | | | | Hearing/Listening | | | | X | | | Kneeling | | | X | | | | Lifting 10 pounds | | | X | | | | Near vision | | | | X | | | Normal vision | | | | X | | | Pushing/Pulling | | | X | | | | Reaching | | | X | | | | Sitting | | | | X | | | Standing | | | X | | | | Typing | | | | X | | | Walking | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Work Environment | While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments. | Work Environment | N/A | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Constantly | Communication - verbal | | | | X | | Communication - written | | | | X | | Confined area | | | | X | | Contacts - works alone | | | | X | | Contacts - works around others | | | | X | | Contacts - works with others | | | | X | | Exposure to dust / dirt | | | X | | | Exposure to fumes / odors | | | X | | | Extreme cold | | X | | | | Extreme heat | | X | | | | Fast pace | | | | X | | Hazardous conditions - chemicals | X | | | | | Hazardous conditions - high structures | X | | | | | Hazardous conditions - high voltage | X | | | | | Indoors | | | | X | | Noise levels - low to moderate | | | | X | | Noise levels - high | | | X | | | Office conditions | | | | X | | Outdoors | | | X | | | Restricted area | | X | | | | Shifts | X | | | | | Smoke | | | X | | | Travel | | X | | | | Wet/Humid | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mental Requirements | While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements. | Mental Requirement | N/A | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Constantly | Analytical | | | | X | | Clerical | | | | X | | Comprehension | | | | X | | Crisis incidents | | X | | | | Customer service | | | | X | | Decision making | | | | X | | High pressure | | | | X | | Judgment | | | | X | | Long hours | | | X | | | Math skills - advance | | | X | | | Math skills - basic | | | | X | | Organization | | | | X | | Reading - simple | | | | X | | Reading - complex | | | | X | | Repetition | | | | X | | Tight deadlines | | | | X | | Writing - simple | | | | X | | Writing - complex | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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