Sr. Application Architect

Job Description:

Client is seeking a Sr. Application Architect to design and oversee robust, scalable, and secure architecture solutions for a broad suite of internal and external-facing applications. The ideal candidate will hold multiple industry-standard architecture certifications and have hands-on experience architecting, troubleshooting, and enhancing complex enterprise systems

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and document scalable and secure enterprise solutions across a suite of DPSCS
  applications.
• Provide hands-on support and development assistance for applications including but not limited to:
• Maryland Automated Guidelines System (MAGS)
• Expungement Tracking System (ETS)
• National Data Exchange System (NDEX)
• Inmate Locator
• DPP Online Training Program
• Asset Tracking System (ATS)
  Single Sign-On (SSO) Application Portal
• Offender Watch Sex Offender Registry
• DP Alert System
• Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Sharing System (MARIS)
• Assist in building, configuring, and deploying IIS web servers for production and development environments.
• Design and implement SSO (Single Sign-On) across internal application suites using Okta and SAML, including integration with the DPSCS Content Management System (CMS).
• Lead the modernization of legacy applications through cloud-native architecture and containerization strategies where appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, security teams, and database administrators to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability across systems.
• Analyze existing systems to identify and resolve architecture, performance, or security issues.
• Maintain documentation and ensure solutions align with enterprise IT and cybersecurity standards.

Required Skills/Certifications:

• TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework) – Enterprise Architecture
• Certified Information Systems Architect (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global)
• One or more Cloud Architecture Certifications, such as:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architec
• Programming Languages & Frameworks:
• .NET / .NET Core
• Web API 2.0
• Java
• JavaScript, jQuery, React
• HTML5, Bootstrap
• Server & Infrastructure:
• Web Servers: IIS, Apache, WAMP
• OS: Windows Server, Linux (various distros)
• SSO Integration: Okta, SAML
• Databases & Tools:
• Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Developer
• Testing & Network Tools:
• Postman (API testing)
• Wireshark (Network traffic analysis)

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Deep understanding of criminal justice and public safety systems, including integrations with federal (e.g., FBI/NDEX) and state-level law enforcement systems.
• Experience in government or regulated environments with complex compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior developers and engineers.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a strong analytical mind.