Enterprise Solutions Architect – Jackson, MS- Hybrid – Contract Role

Role: Architect – Enterprise Solutions Architect Location: Jackson, MS- Hybrid Contract Role Required Skills/Experience 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 that includes 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. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred/Not Required Proven experience with Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) . 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. DevOps & CI/CD Experience: Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes. Position Description and Job Skill Set Key Responsibilities 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. Skill Matrix |—————————-|—————–|————————|——————| | Skill Set | Skill level | Required/Preferred | No. of years | | AWS | Advanced | Preferred | | Azure | Advanced Preferred | | Linux | Intermediate | Preferred | | Lucidchart | Advanced | Preferred | | MS Visio | Advanced | Preferred | | Jenkins/Github | Intermediate | Preferred | | AWS EC2/Lambda | Intermediate | Preferred | | AWS Storage (EFS/EBA/S3) | Intermediate | Preferred | | AWS Networking | Intermediate | Preferred | | AWS RDS | Advanced | Preferred | | MS SSIS | Advanced Preferred | | PostgreSQL | Advanced | Preferred | | Agile/SAFe | Advanced | Required | | Devops | Advanced | Required | | Gartner Ent Arch Framework | Intermediate | Preferred | | Jmeter | Intermediate | Preferred | | SonarQube | Intermediate | Preferred | #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year

Experience: 5 years required