SIS Solution Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Student Information System (SIS) Solution Architect to lead the technical design, integration strategy, and system architecture for the implementation of a modern SIS platform (e.g., Anthology, Jenzabar, Ellucian) for a mid-sized higher education institution. The architect will be responsible for aligning the SIS solution with business goals, regulatory compliance (FERPA, GLBA), and cloud-based infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and document the overall technical architecture for the SIS implementation.

- Develop integration strategies with third-party systems like PowerFAIDS, Salesforce, Blackboard, etc.

- Define data migration approach from PowerCampus.

- Provision secure cloud infrastructure aligned with FERPA and GLBA.

- Collaborate with analysts and leads to ensure process alignment.

- Enforce zero-trust security, role-based access, MFA, and encryption.

- Oversee reporting and analytics architecture.

- Provide technical leadership during configuration and testing.

- Ensure compliance with Appendix A: Security Standards.

- Act as technical liaison for client and vendors.

Qualifications

- Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

- 8+ years in enterprise architecture; 3+ years in SIS platforms.

- Experience with PowerCampus migrations and platforms like Anthology or Jenzabar.

- Knowledge of higher education workflows.

- Expertise in REST APIs, SSO, MFA, encryption, cloud.

- Understanding of FERPA, GLBA, HECVAT/SOC2.

- Experience with AWS/Azure and integration tools.

- Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS.

- Middleware and student data modeling.

- PMP or TOGAF certification.

• - Experience with TIPS or public-sector education clients.