Architect - Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Architect
Location: Jackson, MS
Duration: 3 years+
JOB Description:
The client is seeking an Enterprise Architect with experience in .NET applications. The
contractor will work in the state office with existing Client technical team members to set.
the direction and establish the approach of an organization's operations, improves the IT.
infrastructure, and optimizes their business operations. The Enterprise Architect works to
integrate the organization's information applications and programs. The contractor may
also be required for designing, developing, and enhancing additional applications as
requested.
Tasks required will be:

• Evaluating internal functions, business development strategies and IT processes and suggesting improvements.
• Creating business architecture models to reflect the organization s strategies and goals and creating and implementing business visions and goals.
• Evaluating systems engineering, talent recruiting and accounting models for discrepancies and vulnerabilities.
• The particular contractor will support the client s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) application and functions required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• .NET Development and Support - 10 years
• .NET Visual Studio Must have experience with recent versions - 10 years.
• Proven work experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role - 10 years
• Experience in modeling and graphic representations - 10 years.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Record locking development and experience - 5 years.
• Application-level security - 5 years
• System and user level auditing - 5 years
• SQL Server Database Administration 5 years
• Design and produce queries for quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc reports required by US Department of Labor, Legislature, and state and local partners 5 years.
• Data modeling 5 years

Business Skills

• Proficient in English speaking and writing.
• Ability to interact with functional users & technical staff regarding business & information technology needs.
• Problem solving and listening skills.

TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS

• Microsoft server operating systems including Windows 2008 - 5 years.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - 5 years
• Microsoft server operating systems including Windows 2008 - 5 years.
• JavaScript 5 years
• Crystal reports and reporting software - 5 years
• ETPL application - 10 years
• Problem/application resolutions for end users - 5 years
• System and Solutions Architect for core business functions with knowledge of all business processes within the ETPL: ITA, OJT, and Annual Recertification (10 years); also
• MAGIC interface for all MDES payments (4 years)
• Object oriented programming, mainframe programming, and cross system data exchanges- 5 years.
• Document and troubleshoot current web and network security issues and certificate authorities - 5 years.
• Experience with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration accounting software and MAGIC/PayMode, including interfaces with MAGIC (vendor payment system) 4 years.
• Performance Reporting Analyst to perform wage crossmatch with ITA completers to create training course report cards - 5 years.

QA/TESTING Approaches, Application

• Create and maintain testing environment and data needed for testing -5 years.
• Coordinate QA User Testing activities among various State and Local parties 5 years.

Preference given to candidates with the below skills/experience. Must also meet minimum requirements.

• Local candidates always a plus
• Previous state/gov experience always a plus