Enterprise Architect (Cybersecurity)Texas Cyber Command requires the services of an Enterprise Architect Specialist who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect Specialist, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of Texas Cyber Command and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Cyber Command 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 visibilityIntegration across heterogeneous IT, OT, and security environmentsTime-critical decision-making with limited tolerance for architectural errorDirect influence on cybersecurity posture, resilience, and operational readinessThe requested role goes beyond typical enterprise architecture functions in several material ways:Statewide, Multi-Domain Architecture ResponsibilityThe 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 AuthorityThe 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 LeadershipThe 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 ExpectationsThe 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 InfluenceThe 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.Candidate Skills and QualificationsMinimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.15 - Required - Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments)12 - Required - IT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid)10 - Required - Cybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise)10 - Required - Technical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts8 - Required - Architecture Governance / Review Boards10 - Preferred - Executive technical communication and briefing8 - Preferred - Security telemetry and SIEM architecture8 - Preferred - Cloud and virtualization platforms (hybrid)7 - Preferred - Network visibility and detection architecture7 - Preferred - NIST-aligned risk management and security frameworksOther Special RequirementsRequired experience: Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible IT and enterprise architecture experiencePreferred experience: 20 or more years of enterprise and security architecture experience in large, complex environmentsRequired Skills (with years) Enterprise Architecture (large, complex environments): 15 yearsIT Infrastructure Architecture (on-prem and hybrid): 12 yearsCybersecurity Architecture (defensive, enterprise): 10 yearsArchitecture Governance / Review Boards: 8 yearsTechnical Design Documentation and Decision Artifacts: 10 yearsPreferred Skills (with years) Security telemetry and SIEM architecture: 8 yearsNetwork visibility and detection architecture: 7 yearsCloud and virtualization platforms (hybrid): 8 yearsNIST-aligned risk management and security frameworks: 7 yearsExecutive technical communication and briefing: 10 years