Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES


requires the services of 1 Enterprise Architect Specialist, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect Specialist, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Enterprise Architect engaged under this request will operate in an environment characterized by:



Statewide mission impact and executive visibility
Integration across heterogeneous IT, OT, and security environments
Time-critical decision-making with limited tolerance for architectural error
Direct influence on cybersecurity posture, resilience, and operational readiness


Scope Exceeding Standard Enterprise Architect Roles



The requested role goes beyond typical enterprise architecture functions in several material ways:



Statewide, Multi-Domain Architecture Responsibility

The role spans cybersecurity platforms, security telemetry, network visibility and detection, hybrid infrastructure, integration patterns, and resilience architecture across multiple participating entities. Decisions have cascading impacts across agencies, critical infrastructure, and incident response operations.



High-Consequence Decision Authority

The architect is expected to make and document architecture decisions that affect detection coverage, evidentiary integrity, operational continuity, and recovery capabilities. Errors or delays have direct operational and public-interest consequences.



Advanced Architecture Governance Leadership

The role includes establishing and operating architecture governance mechanisms that balance speed and rigor. This includes resolving cross-organizational conflicts, adjudicating risk tradeoffs, and preventing architectural debt in a rapidly evolving environment.



Deep Technical Breadth with Hands-On Expectations

The work requires expert-level understanding across security telemetry pipelines, SIEM platforms, network detection architectures, cloud and virtualization platforms, and automation and integration tooling. The architect must be capable of both strategic design and practical validation with engineering teams.



Procurement and Vendor Evaluation Influence

The role directly supports high-value procurements and vendor evaluations, including requirements shaping, technical evaluation input, and architectural risk assessment. These activities materially affect long-term cost, interoperability, and sustainability.




II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
15	Required	Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments):
12	Required	IT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid)
10	Required	Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise)
10	Required	Technical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts
8	Required	Architecture Governance / Review Boards
10	Preferred	Executive technical communication and briefing
8	Preferred	Security telemetry and SIEM architecture
8	Preferred	Cloud and virtualization platforms (hybrid)
7	Preferred	Network visibility and detection architecture
7	Preferred	NIST-aligned risk management and security frameworks

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 03/03/2026 and are expected to complete by 02/28/2027. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2080 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the . Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at Onsite presence may be required in Austin or San Antonio based on mission needs. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through .

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required experience: Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible IT and enterprise architecture experience
Preferred experience: 20 or more years of enterprise and security architecture experience in large, complex environments


Required Skills (with years)
Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments): 15 years
IT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid): 12 years
Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise): 10 years
Architecture Governance / Review Boards: 8 years
Technical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts: 10 years


Preferred Skills (with years)
Security telemetry and SIEM architecture: 8 years
Network visibility and detection architecture: 7 years
Cloud and virtualization platforms (hybrid): 8 years
NIST-aligned risk management and security frameworks: 7 years
Executive technical communication and briefing: 10 years