ITnova is seeking a Sr. Application Architect to design and oversee robust, scalable, and secure architecture solutions for a broad suite of internal and external-facing applications.
Requirements
- .NET / .NET Core
- Web API 2.0
- Java
- JavaScript, jQuery, React
- HTML5, Bootstrap
- IIS, Apache, WAMP
- Windows Server, Linux (various distros)
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and document scalable and secure enterprise solutions across a suite of DPSCS
- Provide hands-on support and development assistance for applications including but not limited to: Maryland Automated Guidelines System (MAGS), Expungement Tracking System (ETS), National Data Exchange System (NDEX), Inmate Locator, DPP Online Training Program, Asset Tracking System (ATS), Single Sign-On (SSO) Application Portal, Offender Watch Sex Offender Registry, DP Alert System, Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Sharing System (MARIS)
- Assist in building, configuring, and deploying IIS web servers for production and development environments.
- Design and implement SSO (Single Sign-On) across internal application suites using Okta and SAML, including integration with the DPSCS Content Management System (CMS).
- Lead the modernization of legacy applications through cloud-native architecture and containerization strategies where appropriate.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, security teams, and database administrators to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability across systems.
- Analyze existing systems to identify and resolve architecture, performance, or security issues.
Other
- TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework) – Enterprise Architecture
- Certified Information Systems Architect (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global)
- One or more Cloud Architecture Certifications, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect.
- Deep understanding of criminal justice and public safety systems, including integrations with federal (e.g., FBI/NDEX) and state-level law enforcement systems.
- Experience in government or regulated environments with complex compliance requirements.
