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# Information Systems Architect

- **Company:** Icon Clinical Research, Inc
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $161,907 - $179,899
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Networking Basics, Cloud Services, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Data Streaming, Enterprise Software Applications, Togaf, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d0678add-0c20-402b-9e47-353496a0507b/information-systems-architect

## About the Role

* Extensive experience designing and deploying enterprise information systems in large-scale environments
 * Proven expertise in cloud and on-premises infrastructure integration, data architecture, and enterprise software design
 * Strong working knowledge of security controls, networking fundamentals, and identity management frameworks
 * Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholder groups
 * Experience participating in technical governance forums or architecture review boards

Preferred Qualifications

 * Relevant enterprise architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA)
 * Cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
 * Experience leading digital transformation or legacy cloud migration initiatives

## Description

* Design and oversee comprehensive information systems architectures supporting large-scale enterprise operations.
 * Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into scalable technical solutions.
 * Evaluate proposed software, hardware, and cloud solutions for architectural alignment, performance, and risk.
 * Establish architectural standards, blueprints, and best practices across the technology organization.
 * Review technical designs and provide actionable guidance to development and implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
 * Identify architectural bottlenecks or legacy system limitations and recommend modernizing strategies.
 * Act as a technical escalation point and advisor for complex integration and infrastructure challenges.
 * Document architectural decisions, system topologies, and data flows to ensure transparency and traceability.