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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.