IT - DSS - Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC • Columbia, SC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Technology Services seeks an experienced Information Systems Architect to lead the Web Application Development team supporting modernization of mission-critical applications for Social Services. This role will drive system architecture, SDLC planning, and delivery of new Economic Services solutions, including SNAP and TANF programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related.
• 8+ years in enterprise software architecture and project leadership.
• System engineering knowledge, modeling methods, workflow design.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across agencies.
• Strong leadership and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with State/Federal compliance (NIST, FISMA).
• Human Services systems experience (Child Welfare, SNAP, TANF).
• Knowledge of data privacy laws (PII, PHI).
• Previous public sector/government project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of new and modernized IT systems.
• Oversee technical planning, integration, and development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA, and federal partners.
• Ensure federal compliance (APD, security standards).
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with 3rd-party vendors.
• Mentor team members and enforce architectural best practices.
• Gather requirements, write specifications, create workflows/use cases.
• Support testing, process change requests and manage project scope.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level