Enterprise Architect ,AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

Enterprise Architect WS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect
Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
By Phone
In person
Through Microsoft Teams

Responsible for translating the client's business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs with interlocked financial modeling for very large complex technical solutions. Analyzes customer service requirements and designs service solutions to meet those objectives. Primary expert to construct the specific solution, scope document, risk profile, and corresponding financials. Maintains and utilizes detailed industry and internal services knowledge in the construction of industry-leading services solutions, including expert working level knowledge of the processes, technologies, and people components involved in the services arena. Uses expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, and staffing plans for customer sales opportunities. Constructs risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex services proposals. Participates in the construction of detailed financial models that align with complex services proposals. Composes Statement of Work or other documents, using departmental automation tools as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed services solutions. As needed, provide a "trusted expert advisor" role as a Subject Matter Expert for technical services, to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations. Follow all organizational Standard Operating Procedures relative to cost modeling, approvals and reviews, and all other associated workflow and deliverables.

The enterprise architect will be responsible for:
Design and maintain enterprise-level architecture that aligns with organizational goals and technical requirements.
Develop scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise infrastructure, ensuring adherence to best practice.
Evaluate current infrastructure and identify components for cloud migration, creating a detailed migration strategy including timelines and resource allocation.
Implement and validate migration processes to ensure data integrity and system functionality.
Ensure compliance of architecture with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Advise on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, mapping relevant Azure, Google, and AWS services.
Analyze AI services to extract technical and business insights that inform reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
10 Required experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure
10 Required architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and AWS.
8 Required developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms.
8 Required architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
8 Required experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using Azure or AWS or google technologies.
8 Preferred Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.
8 Preferred Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
8 Preferred Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
8 Preferred Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
8 Preferred Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development.
8 Preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.
6 Preferred Experience with cloud-based AI/ML services. Examples are Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services or AWS SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis, EMR, Transcribe or Google Cloud Vertex AI, Agent Builder and other AI/ML services.
1 Preferred Cloud Certification eg AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 04/06/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 780 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.