Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Application Architect to design, architect, modernize, and support enterprise applications across a diverse portfolio of mission-critical systems. This role will be responsible for developing scalable, secure, and high-performing application architectures, leading modernization initiatives, implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in application architecture, cloud technologies, web platforms, and enterprise integration solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Architect, design, document, and oversee scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise application solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for a portfolio of enterprise applications and services.
- Design, build, configure, and support IIS web servers across development, testing, and production environments.
- Design and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using Okta, SAML, and related identity management technologies.
- Integrate enterprise applications with content management systems and authentication platforms.
- Lead modernization initiatives for legacy applications through cloud-native architecture, application modernization, and containerization strategies.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, security teams, and database administrators to ensure application performance, compliance, and reliability.
- Analyze existing applications and infrastructure to identify and resolve architectural, performance, scalability, and security issues.
- Develop and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, and implementation guidelines.
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity policies, and operational best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development and engineering teams.
- Support application integration, deployment, testing, and troubleshooting activities across enterprise environments.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and strategic planning initiatives.
Required Qualifications- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale application architectures.
- Strong expertise in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
- TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global) certification.
- One or more cloud architecture certifications, including:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Equivalent cloud architecture certifications
- Strong experience with:
- .NET / .NET Core
- Web API 2.0
- Java
- JavaScript, jQuery, React
- HTML5 and Bootstrap
- Experience with web server technologies including IIS, Apache, and WAMP.
- Experience administering and supporting Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Expertise in SSO technologies, including Okta and SAML.
- Strong database experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.
- Experience using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Developer, and related database tools.
- Experience with API testing and troubleshooting tools such as Postman.
- Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, or government systems.
- Experience integrating with federal, state, or external information-sharing platforms.
- Experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers and engineers.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives.
Certifications- TOGAF® Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent cloud architecture certification.
