Enterprise Modernization Architect

We are seeking an Enterprise Modernization Architect to lead the planning and architectural direction of a mission-critical court and justice technology modernization project. This individual will assess the current environment define the modernization roadmap recommend tools and frameworks create architectural documentation and guide implementation across applications infrastructure databases integrations cloud and security.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience modernizing complex enterprise systems and working with executive leaders technical teams vendors and public-sector stakeholders.

• Assess existing applications infrastructure databases integrations and security architecture.
  
• Develop current-state and target-state architecture diagrams and modernization roadmaps.
  
• Define strategies for legacy application modernization migration replacement or retirement.
  
• Design solutions using n-tier SOA microservices and hybrid-cloud architectures.
  
• Evaluate Microsoft Azure AWS and on-premises technology options.
  
• Recommend appropriate platforms tools frameworks and architectural standards.
  
• Lead architecture workshops and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  
• Establish governance security compliance and disaster recovery approaches.
  
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance throughout implementation.
  
• Coordinate across application infrastructure database security business and vendor teams.
  

• Bachelors degree.
  
• Formal architecture training or certification such as TOGAF or equivalent.
  
• 15 years leading large complex transformation or modernization initiatives.
  
• 10 years of experience in IT architecture application design systems analysis or technical project leadership.
  
• 3 years of state or local government experience within the past seven years.
  
• Experience developing enterprise modernization strategies and architectural roadmaps.
  
• Strong knowledge of Azure AWS hybrid cloud microservices SOA n-tier systems databases APIs and enterprise integrations.
  
• Experience working with complex mission-critical systems and multiple stakeholder groups.
  
• Strong executive communication leadership strategic planning and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to work onsite in Houston and successfully complete CJIS and other required background screenings.
  

• CJIS criminal justice court law enforcement or public safety systems experience.
  
• Experience integrating systems across multiple agencies or external organizations.
  
• PMP or ITIL certification.
  
• Disaster recovery business continuity and technology governance experience.
  
• Experience in highly regulated or security-focused environments.