Enterprise Architect

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Position Type: Mostly Remote
Hybrid Schedule: Onsite as needed, very limited
Contract Length: Long-tern contract


Position Overview:
The Enterprise Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies to support modernization, integration, and digital transformation initiatives across cloud, low-code, and enterprise platforms. This role will focus on building secure, scalable, and interoperable technology solutions that align with organizational objectives and enhance citizen-facing services.

Duties:

• Develop, publish, and maintain enterprise reference architectures and technology standards.

• Lead modernization planning to transition legacy applications and data platforms to cloud-native or hybrid architectures.

• Architect and oversee integrations with Salesforce (Experience Cloud, Service Cloud) and Appian low-code solutions supporting workflows such as licensing, inspections, and case management.

• Design secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures, ensuring adherence to federal regulations, industry standards, and security best practices.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align architecture vision with mission and service delivery objectives.

• Provide solution guidance and technical oversight to development teams and project managers.

• Define and champion data interoperability strategies to enable secure information sharing across systems.

• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve service delivery, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, roadmaps, and standards.

Required Skills:

• Significant experience developing reference architectures and technology standards in enterprise or public sector environments.

• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF).

• Strong background in assessing and modernizing legacy systems supporting workflows such as compliance, inspections, permitting, or case management.

• Hands-on experience architecting and integrating Salesforce and Appian platforms.

• Proven ability to design, secure, and deploy Azure solutions, including:

  • Azure App Services and Azure SQL

  • Azure Container Apps

  • Azure API Management

  • Azure Active Directory integration

• Working knowledge of compliance and security standards (e.g., NIST, CJIS, FedRAMP).

• Experience designing data management, reporting, and interoperability solutions across enterprise systems.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as:

  • TOGAF 9.x Certified

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • Salesforce Certified Application Architect

• Familiarity with Oracle SOA, Power Platform, ArcGIS, or other specialized data systems.

• Prior experience in enterprise architecture roles supporting government or public service organizations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in an architecture role.