REQT : Direct Client : Enterprise Azure Architect @ Dauphin County, PA – Hybrid

Enterprise Azure Architect

Dauphin County, PA Hybrid

8 Months contract

• Hybrid position schedule will be set by the hiring manager. Must report on-site at least first / last days of engagement to inventory equipment

Full-time position - 37.5 hours per week

Interview Requirements :

If selected, candidates vendor must submit candidates email address and phone number when accepting the interview.

Candidate must show a valid state or federal issued photo ID during the interview. (Examples : state driver's license, passport, visa, etc.)

Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop, publish, and maintain enterprise reference architectures and standards.

Lead modernization planning for transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native or hybrid architectures.

Architect and oversee integrations with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, Appian, and Azure.

Design secure, scalable cloud solutions aligned with Commonwealth security frameworks, federal regulations, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with agency stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with business goals and citizen engagement needs.

Provide technical guidance and solution oversight to development teams and project managers.

Define and promote data interoperability strategies across multiple systems while ensuring compliance with record retention and protection policies.

Research and recommend emerging technologies to improve service delivery, reporting, and efficiency.

Maintain comprehensive documentation, roadmaps, and architectural standards.

Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders by communicating complex technical strategies in a comprehensible manner.

Support architecture governance by reviewing and validating solution architectures, ensuring compliance with enterprise policies and guiding technology decision-making.

Develop business capability models and ensure roadmaps align with strategic goals, regulatory mandates, and citizen service objectives.

Collaborate across business, data, application, and technical domains to deliver holistic solutions that integrate seamlessly across the enterprise.

Influence without direct authority, serving as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, business partners, and project teams.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Six years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor's degree; or

Ten years of professional information technology experience; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements :

You must have experience with :

Application development and modernization.

Enterprise reference architectures and technology standards.

API design and secure system integrations.

Cloud solution architecture (preferably Azure).

Developing and executing technology roadmaps that align technical domains with business objectives.

Translating complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Certifications such as TOGAF 9.x, Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Salesforce Certified Application Architect.

Experience in state or federal government environments.

Familiarity with low-code platforms, especially Appian (case management, workflows, and regulatory systems).

Familiarity with Salesforce, geospatial systems, or regulatory data standards.

Skill

Required Exp

Candidate Exp

Bachelors in IT w / 6+ years' experience OR 10+ years' experience

Required

EXP w / application development and modernization.

Required

EXP w / enterprise reference architectures and technology standards.

Required

EXP w / API design and secure system integrations.

Required

EXP w / cloud solution architecture (preferably Azure).

Required

Developing and executing technology roadmaps that align technical domains with business objectives.

Required

Translating complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.

Required