ERP/Applications Enterprise Architect

We are looking for an ERP/Applications Enterprise Architect to support enterprise application strategy and architecture for a long-term contract opportunity in Sugar Land, Texas. This role will guide the design, integration, and optimization of ERP and related business platforms, with a strong focus on scalability, governance, and operational reliability. The ideal candidate brings a blend of enterprise architecture leadership and hands-on technical depth across Microsoft business applications, infrastructure, and modernization practices.Responsibilities:• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps for ERP and business application environments.• Lead solution design for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical governance.• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate current systems, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend scalable application and infrastructure strategies.• Establish architectural guidance for DevOps practices, including release planning, environment management, and deployment consistency across platforms.• Oversee design considerations related to server virtualization, enterprise storage, and platform performance to support reliable application operations.• Provide technical direction for identity and access controls, including Group Policy Objects, to strengthen security, compliance, and system administration standards.• Review application and integration designs to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture principles and long-term technology goals.• Support ongoing platform evolution efforts, including architectural planning for system changes, enhancements, and operational improvements.