Specialist

Ampcus, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is seeking a highly skilled Specialist in Austin, TX for an Enterprise Architect role focusing on large-scale cybersecurity architecture. The ideal candidate must have 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with expertise in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Responsibilities include making high-stakes decisions and establishing governance mechanisms. This role demands deep technical understanding across various platforms, requiring proactive communication and a strategic mindset. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 15 years in Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments)
• 12 years in IT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid)
• 10 years in Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise)
• 10 years in Technical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts
• 8 years in Architecture Governance / Review Boards

Responsibilities

• Make decisions that affect detection coverage and operational continuity.
• Establish and operate architecture governance mechanisms.
• Use expert-level understanding across security telemetry and SIEM platforms.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

IT Infrastructure Architecture

Cybersecurity Architecture

Technical Design Documentation

Architecture Governance

Executive technical communication

Security telemetry

Cloud platforms

Network visibility architecture

NIST-aligned frameworks

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Specialist. Location: Austin, TX.

Description of services

• Requires the services of Enterprise Architect Specialist, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect Specialist, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the.
• All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Enterprise Architect engaged under this request will operate in an environment characterized by:

• Statewide mission impact and executive visibility.
• Integration across heterogeneous IT, OT, and security environments.
• Time-critical decision-making with limited tolerance for architectural error.
• Direct influence on cybersecurity posture, resilience, and operational readiness.

Scope Exceeding Standard Enterprise Architect Roles

The requested role goes beyond typical enterprise architecture functions in several material ways:

• Statewide, Multi-Domain Architecture Responsibility: The role spans cybersecurity platforms, security telemetry, network visibility and detection, hybrid infrastructure, integration patterns, and resilience architecture across multiple participating entities. Decisions have cascading impacts across agencies, critical infrastructure, and incident response operations.
• High-Consequence Decision Authority: The architect is expected to make and document architecture decisions that affect detection coverage, evidentiary integrity, operational continuity, and recovery capabilities. Errors or delays have direct operational and public-interest consequences.
• Advanced Architecture Governance Leadership: The role includes establishing and operating architecture governance mechanisms that balance speed and rigor. This includes resolving cross-organizational conflicts, adjudicating risk tradeoffs, and preventing architectural debt in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Deep Technical Breadth with Hands-On Expectations: The work requires expert-level understanding across security telemetry pipelines, SIEM platforms, network detection architectures, cloud and virtualization platforms, and automation and integration tooling. The architect must be capable of both strategic design and practical validation with engineering teams.
• Procurement and Vendor Evaluation Influence: The role directly supports high-value procurements and vendor evaluations, including requirements shaping, technical evaluation input, and architectural risk assessment. These activities materially affect long-term cost, interoperability, and sustainability.

II. Candidate skills and qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 15 years Required: Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments).
• 12 years Required: IT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid).
• 10 years Required: Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise).
• 10 years Required: Technical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts.
• 8 years Required: Architecture Governance / Review Boards.
• 10 years Preferred: Executive technical communication and briefing.
• 8 years Preferred: Security telemetry and SIEM architecture.
• 8 years Preferred: Cloud and virtualization platforms (hybrid).
• 7 years Preferred: Network visibility and detection architecture.
• 7 years Preferred: NIST-aligned risk management and security frameworks.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.