Principal Data Architect, DevOps & Enterprise at MGM Resorts International

Nevada, Missouri, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Hospitality, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience
15+ years of progressive leadership in DevOps, cloud, and enterprise architecture, driving large-scale digital and data transformation initiatives with measurable enterprise-wide impact
Proven mastery across infrastructure, applications, data, and security domains, with hands-on experience in cloud-native platforms, Infrastructure as Code, distributed and API-driven systems, and automation frameworks
Demonstrated ability to architect AI/ML- and automation-enabled enterprise solutions with real-world examples, integrating compliance and governance frameworks such as PCI, NIST, and GDPR
Exceptional communication, strategic vision, and executive presence with a track record of influencing C-suite technology strategy and guiding modernization from legacy to Agile, cloud-native architectures
Industry-recognized credentials (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, AWS/Azure Pro and Specialty certifications), published thought leadership, and contributions to conferences or professional architecture forums

Define and champion the enterprise architecture vision and framework across all TDD domains, aligning technology evolution with strategic business goals
Develop and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap, driving modernization through cloud-native, API-first, event-driven, and AI-enabled designs—demonstrated through practical, hands-on examples
Lead enterprise-wide solution reviews to ensure alignment with architectural principles, data frameworks, and best practices spanning infrastructure, applications, data (including lakes, ingestion, and pipelines), and security
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to ensure scalable, sustainable, and future-ready enterprise capabilities across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Collaborate with executives and technology leaders to translate business priorities into actionable architecture strategies, embedding Agile and just-in-time design principles
Mentor senior architects and champion the transition from legacy COTS approaches to modern, AI- and automation-driven architecture practices, representing MGM Resorts in key technology and innovation forums