Solution Architect

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB.

This position serves as the Solutions Architect specialist for AS MDHHS wide Data Services and Enterprise Platforms, providing advanced architectural leadership for the department’s enterprise technology ecosystem. The role is the department’s primary expert in File Net, MiLogin, and Open Shift, guiding platform‑aligned solution designs that support content management, identity and access, and containerized application delivery across all MDHHS program areas.

As part of this work, the position incorporates database considerations within broader enterprise data and platform architectures, ensuring that solutions are cohesive, secure, and scalable without overlapping with other specialist domains. The position is the recognized expert responsible for the architecture, governance, and implementation of enterprise data services  leads the development and enforcement of department‑wide data governance standards, ensures alignment with statewide enterprise data frameworks, and maintains required information within the State’s metadata repository.

Working closely with the Enterprise Architect and Application Architect, the role defines AS DHHS specific data frameworks and models that support MDHHS program needs while aligning with statewide architectural principles and technology direction.

DTMB does not participate in STEM‑OPT.

This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12‑month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

Position Location:

Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out‑of‑state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on‑site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran‑Friendly Employer.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P12. An associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P12.

OR At least a high‑school level and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P12.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.