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When looking for an IT architect position, simply searching on “IT architect” isn’t enough to lead you to all of the good positions, nor to all of the good opportunities in this dynamic and fast-growing area. If you’re seeking a specific kind of architect position, include that information as well. If you are interested only in higher-paying jobs, be sure to included a salary cut-off below which you don’t wish to go (this will winnow the options down very quickly and effectively). A quick review of relevant job titles in this range shows entries such as Senior IT Systems Architect, Senior Principal IT Architect, Solution Architect IT, plus numerous mentions of various platforms such as Oracle, SharePoint, Virtualization, VoIP, and Information Security. The more specific you can make your search, the better the resulting hits will be. If you get stuck, read some job descriptions to help you compile a usable lexicon of search terms. Once you find something that interests you, you can use it to find more things like it, as well as start digging into its particulars.