Enterprise Architect

Job : Enterprise Architect

Location : Middletown, PA

seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and govern enterprise architectures, lead modernization initiatives, and design secure, scalable cloud and integration solutions that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and citizen engagement needs.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

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

• Lead modernization initiatives transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native or hybrid architectures.

• Develop business capability models aligned with strategic goals and regulatory mandates.

• Ensure architectural roadmaps support long-term enterprise strategy and citizen services.

Cloud & Integration Architecture

• Architect and oversee integrations with Salesforce, Appian, Azure, and other enterprise platforms.

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

• Define and promote data interoperability strategies across systems while ensuring data protection and record retention compliance.

• Design and review API-based integrations and secure system interfaces.

Governance & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight to development teams and project managers.

• Review and validate solution architectures to ensure compliance with enterprise policies and standards.

• Support architecture governance and guide technology decision-making.

• Influence without authority by serving as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and business partners.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with agency stakeholders to align architecture with business goals and citizen engagement needs.

• Bridge technical and non-technical teams by communicating complex strategies clearly and effectively.

• Work across business, data, application, and infrastructure domains to deliver holistic enterprise solutions.

Innovation & Documentation

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

• Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, standards, and technical roadmaps.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

• 6+ years of professional IT experience with a Bachelor s degree
  OR

• 10+ years of professional IT experience
  OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Technical Skills

• Application development and application modernization

• Enterprise reference architectures and technology standards

• API design and secure system integrations

• Cloud architecture (Azure preferred)

• Technology roadmap development aligned to business objectives

• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into actionable guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF 9.x certification

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Salesforce Certified Application Architect

• Experience in state or federal government environments

• Experience with low-code platforms (especially Appian)

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