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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.
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When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don't match-often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.
Here's what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members-saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that's time off you're actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance-at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

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Functional Title: MuleSoft Integration Architect Job Title: Systems Analyst VI Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Chief Technology Office-Op Posting Number: 16577 Closing Date: 11/06/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $7,015.16- $11,864.50 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-27 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11
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Brief Job Description:
The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Enterprise Architect performs highly advanced computer systems analysis work for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division. Determines priority business needs and provides specific solutions and technologies for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for ITS. Provides guidance and leadership in business architecture and systems processing and leads creation of business architecture models and initiatives using project management best practices and industry architecture frameworks. Oversees the development, analysis, and revision of design procedures, program codes, test procedures, and quality standards. Leads systems design efforts, defines end-to-end architectures, and manages research studies to develop systems recommendations, implementation planning, logical descriptions of problems and optimum solutions. Develops program budgets and makes recommendations for cost reductions in technology and business strategies and analyzes current and proposed systems in terms of costs, benefits and value-added functionality. Provides analyses and consultation to agency leadership on key technology issues affecting the agency and researches emerging trends and ideas. Analyzes and defines agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures. Coordinates workgroups to define architectures, manage projects across functional agency systems and other state entities, and coordinates planning and scheduling during project transition, development and implementation stages. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Represents ITS at meetings, workgroups, conferences and committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Serves as an Enterprise Integration Architect to define system requirements and roadmaps to meet system business needs. Develops and implements strategic planning, goals and objectives regarding agency systems architecture. Oversees studies and projects to define and develop system architecture and implementation. Plans and evaluates internal functions, business development strategies, and technical processes. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Evaluates current and future solutions, applications and technologies, and establishes requirements and planning objectives. Plans and schedules agency systems implementation, oversees staff training regarding new systems, manages problem resolution and oversees follow-up to determine system functionality and effectiveness. (25%)
Oversees the development, analysis, and revision of design procedures, program codes, test procedures, and quality standards. Designs and implements new or revised methods to effectively meet agency technological business needs. Creates business architecture models to reflect the organization's strategies and goals and creates and implements business visions and goals. Develops charts, diagrams, and tables to compare current and proposed systems in terms of costs, benefits and value-added functionality. Makes recommendations for cost reductions in technology and business strategies and makes presentations to leadership. (25%)
Provides guidance and leadership in business architecture and systems processing. Ensures the efficiency, security, and support of the organization's technology and business goals. Analyzes and develops solutions to systems issues. Develops and revises program code, and schedules, tests, installs and implements systems programs. Analyzes systems and procedures, and writes and revises standards, procedures and requirements. Creates methods for compliance architecture, such as data storage, metadata management, and change control. Determines and implements build- versus- buy strategies and views in alignment with overall ITS and agency business strategy. Plans, organizes and participates in training to improve employees' knowledge and skills for future organizational growth. (25%)
Provides analysis and consultation to agency leadership on key technology issues affecting the agency and researches emerging trends and ideas. Evaluates new technologies for applicability and agency or program implementation. Provides systems architectural expertise on strategic planning actions and policy decisions related to the agency's systems and makes recommendations regarding the direction of the agency's computer and management information systems. Analyzes and defines agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures. Develops systems planning procedures, program budgets, and problem resolution efforts to support and maintain the IT information technology environments. Develops processes to improve ITS systems and business efficiencies. Represents ITS at meetings, workgroups, conferences and committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. (25%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Architect scalable, API-led connectivity solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, covering Experience, Process, and System API layers with enterprise integration patterns.
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex enterprise integrations including event-driven, microservices, and hybrid connectivity models with full governance standards.
Produce detailed MuleSoft infrastructure cost estimates covering CloudHub/Runtime Fabric deployments, TCO modeling, and executive-level cost justification.
Proactively analyze and forecast vCore consumption based on throughput, payload, and worker sizing - identifying right-sizing opportunities to optimize spend.
Champion MuleSoft best practices across error handling, API versioning, CI/CD pipelines, DataWeave optimization, security policies, and CoE/C4E governance frameworks.
Lead the decoupling and modernization of legacy systems (ESB, point-to-point, SOAP/XML) by wrapping them with modern APIs, enabling phased migration to MuleSoft without disrupting existing business operations.
Ability to lead architecture reviews, roadmap planning, and large digital transformation initiatives.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Entra ID (Azure AD), IAM, governance, and subscription management.
Strong knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and identity federation.
Knowledge on designing and securing hybrid cloud infrastructure (Compute, storage, networking, VPN, ExpressRoute, load balancers, firewalls and so on).
Knowledge of technical or enterprise architectural domains; with familiarity of other architecture domains.
Knowledge of system and enterprise application architecture, integration, implementation, and administration.
Skill in DevOps tools and processes.
Skill in written and verbal communications.
Knowledge of public/private/hybrid cloud technologies.
Skill in analyzing and eliciting business requirements, translate them into business architecture capabilities and map them to technical architecture capabilities.
Skill in planning, recommending, and managing IT Enterprise architecture frameworks and technology strategic planning.
Skill in leading major technology implementations.
Skill in technical analysis, critical analysis, and decision making.
Skill in problem solving and creativity.
Ability to think and act strategically and proactively.
Ability to develop recommendations and presentations for various levels of leadership and decision makers.
Ability to work with a significant degree of independence.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
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Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, information technology or related field. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Ten (10) years IT experience in software development and Architecture.
• Five (5) years of platform or lead Integration Architecture experience in a technical environment using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Experience with system and enterprise application architecture, integration, implementation, and administration.
• Experience in planning, recommending, and managing IT Enterprise architecture frameworks and technology strategic planning.

Additional Information:
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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.
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State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.
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