Sr Systems Architect in Houston

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Senior System Architect

Location: Houston TX

Pay Rate: $150,000-$175,000

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The senior system Architect will be responsible for designing and overseeing the

implementation of complex system architectures in both on-premises and Azure Cloud

environments that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives. This role

involves collaborating closely with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and

external vendors, to ensure that our systems meet current and future needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain high-level architecture designs for systems and applications,
• ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Create and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure
• consistency and quality across the organization.
• Design and oversee the integration of various systems and technologies to ensure
• seamless data flow and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams and vendors to implement and assess system
• integrations, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend solutions that
• enhance system capabilities and support business innovation.
• Assess current systems and architectures to identify areas for improvement and
• optimization.
• Work closely with business leaders, project managers, and IT teams to understand
• requirements and translate them into effective architectural solutions.
• Provide guidance and support during the implementation phase to ensure successful
• deployment and integration of systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including system
• diagrams, design specifications, and integration plans.
• Prepare and present reports on architectural designs, project status, and system
• performance to management.
• Provide procedures and supporting documentation relating to SOX 404: Management
• of Internal IT Controls
• Identify potential risks and issues related to system architecture and integration and
• develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Ensure that system designs adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory
• requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by assessing and refining architectural
• practices and methodologies.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the architecture team and across
• the organization.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a
• related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in system architecture, with extensive experience in
• the oil and gas industry .
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex system architectures,
• including cloud-based solutions, enterprise systems, and integration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of system integration methodologies, data management, and IT
• infrastructure.
• Experience with architectural modeling tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and platforms (e.g., Azure, SCADA systems).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage
• and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a focus on fostering
• teamwork and professional growth.

Why choose Addison IT?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s job openings lead to potential permanent employment

• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home

• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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