Fire Apps IT Architect — Cloud Modernization Leader

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston Information Technology Services seeks an IT Architect – Fire Applications to lead Enterprise Architecture for mission critical fire systems. You will design, implement, and transform application architectures, enabling cloud-ready modernization while maintaining security and regulatory compliance.

Bring TOGAF/Zachman familiarity, hands-on experience with .NET/Java, microservices, Azure/AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and API integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience in application systems or related field.
• CJIS Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise application architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing application solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to modernize application ecosystems.
• Provide ongoing support for critical legacy applications to ensure stability and reliability.
• Develop and execute strategies to transform legacy architectures into modern, cloud-ready platforms.
• Lead migration efforts from monolithic systems to microservices or modular architectures.
• Implement modernization roadmaps that minimize operational disruption while improving performance and security.
• Integrate legacy systems with modern platforms, APIs, and cloud services.
• Design and implement hybrid architectures that bridge on-premise and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Document architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and integration workflows.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Optimize application performance through effective design and tuning.
• Implement robust security measures, including identity management, encryption, and compliance controls.
• Monitor and address architectural risks to ensure system reliability and resilience.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud fundamentals

Security & compliance

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

API design

Job description

The City of Houston Information Technology Services seeks an IT Architect – Fire Applications to lead Enterprise Architecture for mission critical fire systems. You will design, implement, and transform application architectures, enabling cloud-ready modernization while maintaining security and regulatory compliance.

Bring TOGAF/Zachman familiarity, hands-on experience with .NET/Java, microservices, Azure/AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and API integration.