Applications Architect 3

Job-ID32406068Reference26-08599Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.Job Title: Applications Architect 3Location(s): Austin, TX Job Summary: Seeking a senior Applications Architect to support a statewide ERP and fiscal systems program. This role provides architectural leadership, technical strategy, product roadmap planning, enterprise application oversight, managed services governance, security compliance, modernization initiatives, and support for large-scale PeopleSoft-based environments serving numerous government agencies.Key Responsibilities:Define and evolve long-term product and technology strategy aligned with business and organizational goals.Translate business objectives into technical product roadmaps and implementation plans.Partner with managed services providers to guide architecture, implementation quality, and technical decision-making.Evaluate system designs, APIs, integrations, data flows, scalability, and platform constraints.Identify technical risks, dependencies, and modernization opportunities.Ensure adherence to architecture, integration, security, cloud, and development standards.Provide leadership for digital transformation, cloud migration, and enterprise modernization efforts.Support accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.Participate in IT audits, security reviews, disaster recovery planning, and compliance initiatives.Review and approve technical deliverables, architecture documentation, security plans, and technology roadmaps.Coordinate enterprise application upgrades, platform enhancements, and release activities.Support procurement activities through technical evaluations, requirements development, and vendor assessments.Serve as a subject matter expert for Segregation of Duties (SoD), digital identity services, access management, and governance solutions.Maintain architecture, integration, configuration, and change management documentation.Required Qualifications:12+ years of Texas public sector experience, directly supporting or working with Texas state agencies.12+ years of experience supporting enterprise application systems.12+ years of experience developing and managing strategic technology roadmaps.10+ years of executive-level presentation experience.10+ years of technical project management experience supporting large ERP programs.10+ years of experience interpreting contractual requirements and managing vendor accountability.10+ years of experience with data integration, data quality, and SDLC methodologies.10+ years of IT security and controls experience.10+ years of technical experience with:PeopleSoft FSCM or HCM 9.2PeopleToolsPeopleCodeApplication DesignerSQLPS QuerySQRApplication EngineOracle 11g or higher10+ years supporting large-scale ERP production and deployment environments serving 100+ agencies and multiple hub instances.8+ years of IT service desk and ITIL framework experience.5+ years of Segregation of Duties (SoD) experience in multi-tenant software environments.2+ years serving in a technical product leadership role managing outsourced technical teams and managed services providers.Preferred Qualifications:10+ years of software and hardware lifecycle management experience.10+ years supporting legacy statewide financial systems.10+ years developing technical specifications for IT procurement initiatives.Specialized Skills:PeopleSoft architecture and administration.Enterprise ERP strategy and governance.ITIL service management.Identity and access management.Segregation of Duties (SoD) governance.User Access Review (UAR).Single Sign-On (SSO).Data Masking.Enterprise security and compliance.Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.Vendor and managed services oversight.Technical procurement support.Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.