Technical Architect

Oakland County, Michigan Government • Waterford Township, MI

92d • $114,334 - $153,187

About The Position

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. In this role, you’ll lead the development and implementation of security technical strategy, architecture, configurations, and requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture Program and Application Services to ensure security measures are fully aligned with business and functional needs. Your expertise will be key in performing threat modeling, selecting and designing effective security controls, and evaluating implementations to ensure robust protection. Previous experience with penetration testing is highly valued, as it will help strengthen our overall security posture.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a field directly related to their operating division’s subject matter.
• Have had at least five (5) years of full-time work experience in enterprise-scale architecture/engineering involving cloud/platform modernization, network/compute/storage strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and observability/ Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a roadmap for evolving the County’s enterprise infrastructure architecture from its current state to a future-forward vision.
• Coordinate and oversee solution architecture implementation and modification activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of software and hardware standards, as well as the design of standard configurations for enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure systems align with architectural plans and adjust strategies as needed to support project goals.
• Provide expert guidance on technical architecture projects, especially those involving new or shared infrastructure solutions.
• Partner closely with the Enterprise Architecture Program and Information Security Program to ensure alignment between strategy, delivery, and security requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative environment
• Mission-driven work

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees