Systems Architect (onsite)

14728 - Systems Architect (Onsite) - Tallahassee, FL Start Date: ASAP Type: Temporary Project Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions Work Setting: 100% of the time at the Client's site. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the client. Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration. Required: Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client's site in Tallahassee, FL (required); Experience in infrastructure/systems environments performing systems planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization (7+ years); Experience in providing senior-level expertise on decisions and priorities; Experience facilitating the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions requiring the integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications; Experience reviewing, advising and designing standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs vs. benefits, and impact on process and goals; Experience developing and documenting the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards; Experience in assisting with the development of and managing an architecture governance process; Experience providing technical guidance to project team areas. Preferred: Experience utilizing Pega Blueprint to facilitate requirements gathering and solution design; Pega Business Architecture experience (7+ years); Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) certification. Responsibilities: Provide senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the Client's overall systems architecture; Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions, including architecting and implementing solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications across the enterprise; Review, advise, and design standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs vs. benefits, and impact on the enterprise business process and goals; Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards; Assist in the development of and manage an architecture governance process; Provide technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate; Assist in systems analysis and design, and maintain a solid understanding of development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.