Enterprise Solutions Architect
Listed on 2025-12-20
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, Cloud Computing, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Location:
Jackson, MS
Duration: 3 years
Position type:
Contract
The (MDHS) is seeking an Enterprise Solution Architect who will analyze the design and governance of agency-wide technology solutions. The architect will work with the MDHS IT Project Management Office (PMO) to define and maintain enterprise architecture standards and frameworks, align agency IT strategy with business goals and operational needs, and guide the integration of systems, platforms, and data across business units while ensuring architectural governance and compliance with enterprise policies.
The position will work closely with the PMO, vendor teams, and technical staff to ensure the seamless integration of enterprise software components and systems.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints and roadmaps.
- Lead solution design for cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements.
- Evaluate and nominate enterprise platforms, tools, and integration patterns for agency use.
- Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and data governance standards.
- Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Facilitate architecture review boards and governance processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture roles.
- Strong knowledge of software integration methodologies and best practices, including software maintenance, operations, and transition from legacy systems to modern platforms and applications.
- Strong knowledge of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience with Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Proven experience in SNAP / TANF / LIHEAP Human Services Domains.
- Proven experience with System Integration: APIs, microservices, and middleware.
- Proven experience in Security Architecture:
Understanding of IAM, encryption, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, IRS 1075). - Data Architecture experience:
Knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and analytics platforms. - Software Development experience:
Background in programming (e.g., Java, .NET, Python) and SDLC. - ERP/CRM Systems experience:
Experience with platforms like SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, or Microsoft Dynamics. - Dev Ops & CI/CD
Experience:
Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Git Lab, Docker, Kubernetes. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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