Job ID: AW918957914
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/14/2026
Enterprise Solutions Architect – Application Modernization Specialist|$37.00 – $38.50 per hr /
8am – 5pm / Day Shift / 1 Year Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $37.00- $38.50 per hour
- Schedule: Mon – Fri / 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: Houston, TX 77002
- Contract with career growth and opportunity
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Summary:
Harris County is looking to hire a Enterprise Solutions Architect – Application Modernization professional. This senior-level architecture role will drive application modernization strategy, cloud/hybrid architecture, microservices, systems integration, technical roadmaps, and enterprise transformation.
Responsibilities:
- Define, build and align modernization data and application models and strategy/tools with industry best practice such as 6 R’s (Rehost, Re-platform, Replace, Retire etc), Viewpoints: Architecture -Monolith/SOA/Microservice, heavy focus on software architecting and designing, Delivery-Waterfall/Agile/DevOps
- Complete initial assessments to understand and document current landscape to supporting the supporting applications and infrastructure. Identify any in-flight projects; Assess Harris County’s change readiness levels
- Develop an architectural roadmap related to the modernization and migration efforts around Application solutions; Developing an overall strategy that aligns with Harris County’s mission and vision. Identify short-term and longer-term initiatives and priorities.
- Propose on-premises and cloud related design and compare/contrast on on-premise Hybrid cloud models and how they enhance the County’s stance around innovation, security posture, benefits, and speed to value. Government cloud focuses on Microsoft Azure, AWS clouds.
- Acts as a trusted advisor and builds and maintains relationships with the director and other IT leaders and executives to develop a clear understanding of enterprise needs; ensures cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and can respond with agility to changing industry and organization priorities. As such, the Architect will communicate and coordinate with all areas of the Information Systems department, including infrastructure, applications, database administrators, business owners and vendors; also work with customers, partners, and other critical stakeholders to develop and align architecture roadmaps
- Ensure compliance according to Harris County Technology Information Security standards and best practices. Establish governance processes related to modernization and transformation initiatives aligned with the county standards, processes, plans, tools, and measures.
- Conduct workshops to provide and get input around important concepts and decisions. Document and align work products with key stakeholders as necessary. Ensure a process that enables knowledge transfer and support for less senior employees.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 15 years of experience leading large complex projects supporting Transformation and modernization goals and objectives
- Minimum 10 years of experience with information technology or application support, design or analysis and/or project management
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in public service industry especially state and local government, within the past 7 years, supporting cross-functional teams influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively across the organization and within complex contexts
- Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) experience is desired
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to present verbally to high-level stakeholders.
- Knowledge of ITIL and IT Service Management is desired.
Certifications:
- Formal Architecture Training (such as TOGAF or similar industry certification) required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) desired, Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL desired
Benefits and Perks:
- $37.00- $38.50 per hr
- Medical Benefits via agency
- Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
Our client is a large, well-established public sector organization based in Houston. They provide essential services that support the daily operations and infrastructure of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. The organization is known for managing complex, enterprise-level systems and initiatives, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across departments.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. The base pay range for this position is $37.00 – $38.50 per/hr, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
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