Enterprise Architect
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.