Enterprise Security Architect

Title: Enterprise Architect

Location: Mostly Remote (Must be able to travel to Austin or San Antonio, TX as needed—requirement is to be fluid as busy seasons may require multiple times per month)

Type: W2 Contract — Funded through 8/31/2026 with likely extension

A Texas-based government organization is seeking an Enterprise Architect to support a large-scale, statewide cybersecurity initiative. This role carries executive visibility and requires deep experience across enterprise architecture, cybersecurity architecture, hybrid infrastructure, and mission-critical system design. The ideal candidate thrives in high‑impact environments and brings extensive architecture leadership within large, complex organizations.

• Lead enterprise architecture efforts across cybersecurity, IT, OT, hybrid cloud, and resilience environments
• Make time‑sensitive, high‑consequence architecture decisions affecting statewide cyber posture
• Produce high‑quality technical design documentation, diagrams, and decision artifacts

• Establish and manage architecture governance and review boards
• Resolve cross‑organizational conflicts and adjudicate technical risk tradeoffs
• Prevent architectural drift in fast‑moving environments

• Work directly with engineering teams to validate designs and integration patterns
• Architect solutions across security telemetry pipelines, SIEM platforms, network detection systems, cloud and virtualization platforms

• Contribute to requirements shaping, solution evaluations, and architectural risk assessments
• Influence major technology procurements with long‑term impact on cost, interoperability, and sustainability

• Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments): 15+ years
• IT Infrastructure Architecture (on‑prem + hybrid): 12+ years
• Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive enterprise): 10+ years
• Technical Design Documentation & Decision Artifacts: 10+ years
• Architecture Governance / Review Boards: 8+ years

• Security telemetry & SIEM architecture: 8+ years
• Cloud & virtualization platforms / hybrid environments: 8+ years
• Network detection & visibility architecture: 7+ years
• NIST-based security and risk frameworks: 7+ years
• Executive technical communication / briefings: 10+ years

• Mostly remote
• Required travel to Austin or San Antonio on an as‑needed basis (must be fluid – busy seasons require multiple visits per month, slower seasons will be 1‑2 times per quarter)

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Final date to receive applications: The position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.