Senior Application Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Architect to design, architect, modernize, and support enterprise applications across a diverse portfolio of mission-critical systems. This role will be responsible for developing scalable, secure, and high-performing application architectures, leading modernization initiatives, implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in application architecture, cloud technologies, web platforms, and enterprise integration solutions.

• Architect, design, document, and oversee scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise application solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for a portfolio of enterprise applications and services.
• Design, build, configure, and support IIS web servers across development, testing, and production environments.
• Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using Okta, SAML, and related identity management technologies.
• Integrate enterprise applications with content management systems and authentication platforms.
• Lead modernization initiatives for legacy applications through cloud-native architecture, application modernization, and containerization strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, security teams, and database administrators to ensure application performance, compliance, and reliability.
• Analyze existing applications and infrastructure to identify and resolve architectural, performance, scalability, and security issues.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, and implementation guidelines.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity policies, and operational best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development and engineering teams.
• Support application integration, deployment, testing, and troubleshooting activities across enterprise environments.
• Participate in architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and strategic planning initiatives.

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale application architectures.
• Strong expertise in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
• TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global) certification.
• One or more cloud architecture certifications, including:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Equivalent cloud architecture certifications
• Strong experience with:
• Web API 2.0
• Java
• HTML5 and Bootstrap
• Experience with web server technologies including IIS, Apache, and WAMP.
• Experience administering and supporting Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Expertise in SSO technologies, including Okta and SAML.
• Strong database experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.
• Experience using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Developer, and related database tools.
• Experience with API testing and troubleshooting tools such as Postman.
• Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience supporting criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, or government systems.
• Experience integrating with federal, state, or external information-sharing platforms.
• Experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers and engineers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent cloud architecture certification.