Enterprise Solutions Architect – Modernization & Integration

Houston Zoo

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Houston Zoo is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead modernization of its enterprise application portfolio, replacing legacy systems with secure, integrated, and scalable solutions. You will define architecture governance, guide integration patterns, and supervise implementation decisions across CRM, ERP, ticketing, HRIS, and donor platforms to support operations and conservation goals.

Collaborating with senior leaders, you will manage budgets, evaluate vendors, and chart a roadmap that

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
7–10 years progressive technology leadership experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise or solutions architecture.
Relevant professional certifications strongly preferred (e.g., TOGAF, Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, Security+, PMP, or equivalent).
Minimum five (5) years demonstrated business acumen translating strategy into secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

Leads and governs the enterprise solution architecture and modernization strategy across applications, integrations, data, and infrastructure to align with organizational goals that support the Zoo’s mission, vision and strategy.
Personally designs and maintains enterprise and solution-level architecture artifacts, including system diagrams, integration flows, and data models.
Defines and enforces integration patterns, API standards, middleware usage, and error-handling approaches.
Works directly with implementation teams and vendors to troubleshoot integration issues, performance bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies.
Maintains deep working knowledge of core platforms (e.g., CRM, ERP, ticketing, POS, HRIS, data platforms) sufficient to guide configuration and integration decisions.
Oversees data governance and analytics platforms, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security across departments.
Directs system integration strategy and execution across HRIS, CRM, ERP, ticketing, POS, donor, and animal management platforms.
Partners with IT security to maintain compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and accessibility standards.
Drives innovation initiatives, identifying and piloting emerging technologies that enhance mission, campus, business operations.
Establishes and enforces enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and architecture documentation.
Leads vendor evaluation and selection for enterprise systems, including RFPs, technical scoring, risk assessment, and total cost of ownership analysis.
Develops annual budgets and tracks project costs, timelines, and ROI.
Partners with senior leaders across the Zoo to align technology initiatives with strategic goals, operations, and conservation outcomes.