The position involves defining and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks to align technology solutions with Dallas County's strategic IT objectives. The role provides technical leadership in designing, integrating, and optimizing applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, databases, and security systems. It ensures that IT investments support business goals while maintaining security, scalability, and operational efficiency. The position also defines technical standards, frameworks, and enterprise architecture best practices, overseeing solution design and implementation across multiple IT domains. Responsibilities include optimizing system performance, providing technical guidance for modernization efforts, and leading cross-functional IT teams in adopting cloud-first architectures. The role establishes governance frameworks for IT compliance and develops technology roadmaps and architectural blueprints. It also involves identifying architecture-related risks, driving cloud adoption strategies, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery solutions meet County needs. The position requires engagement with executive leadership and mentoring of technical teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in IT design.