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# System Architect

- **Company:** Procal Technologies
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Systems Architecture, Togaf, Microservices
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e4bdcaa0-2a9b-4b9a-851d-7ea386c37cc0

## About the Role

* 10+ years leading large, complex transformation/modernization projects
 * 10+ years in IT (application support, design, analysis, or project management)
 * 3+ years in state/local government within the last 7 years, working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
 * Current PMP certification
 * Formal architecture certification (TOGAF or equivalent)
 * ITIL knowledge

## Description

We're looking for a System Architect to help shape the modernization roadmap - from current-state assessment through cloud strategy and implementation planning, * Partner with Information System Director to define modernization strategy (rehost/replatform/replace, monolith vs. microservices, on-prem vs. cloud)

 * Assess the current application and infrastructure landscape, identify gaps, and flag in-flight projects
 * Build a short- and long-term architectural roadmap for application and infrastructure modernization
 * Evaluate hybrid multi-cloud approaches (Azure, AWS) for security, innovation, and speed to value
 * Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, business owners, and vendors across the organization
 * Support disaster recovery planning and ensure alignment with security/compliance standards
 * Lead workshops and knowledge-transfer sessions with stakeholders


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