Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect - Tallahassee, FL
Request you to make sure your updated Resume highlights all the below-mentioned required Skills & Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or 4 years of equivalent work experience)
• 7+ years of experience in IT across multiple domains
• 2–3 years of enterprise architecture experience
• 5+ years experience in the following areas:
• Designing complex IT systems
• Technical design and analysis
• Leading large-scale infrastructure and software development projects
• Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Application integrations across diverse platforms
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce architecture models and visual documentation
  A Level II Background Check is required for the selected candidate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience modernizing or migrating mainframe applications
• Expertise in cloud migration (Azure or AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies
• Experience building APIs and application integrations
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Enterprise architecture: 3 years (Required)
• Designing complex IT systems: 5 years (Required)
• Application integrations across diverse platforms: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tallahassee, FL 32301 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect (Expert Level) to join our on-site contract basis. You’ll play a critical leadership role in designing and aligning enterprise-level architecture strategies that modernize legacy systems and support agency-wide digital transformation initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between the Department’s business units and external service vendors
• Lead enterprise-level design and documentation of system architecture, integrations, and data flows
• Define and enforce architectural standards, including those for infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Guide process improvements and participate in requirements gathering sessions
• Create detailed documentation of current and future-state architecture across mainframe, web, and mobile platforms
• Collaborate with the PMO, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure compliance and alignment with enterprise goals
• Participate in application modernization efforts, including mainframe migrations and cloud transformation initiatives
• Maintain technical artifacts in a version-controlled shared repository
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on architectural compliance and project progress