IT Architect Jobs in Texas
IT Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, energy infrastructure, financial services, and healthcare systems, with openings at every level from mid-career through senior principal. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, ExxonMobil, and USAA, each with deep and ongoing IT architecture needs. Cloud integration, cybersecurity architecture, and enterprise application design are the sub-areas drawing the most consistent demand across Texas right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Summary:
The IT Architect II is responsible for design of IT systems including system infrastructure, system security, application architecture, software and data life cycle management. Provides enterprise architectural framework for the design, development, and deployment of information/business systems. Proactively drives the prioritization of key technology enablers for achieving enterprise level system objectives while ensuring scalability, reliability, and availability of implemented systems. Provides leadership and expertise to evaluate planned platform growth, increasingly demanding enterprise service level requirements in order to identify, design, and implement technology solutions that exceed expectations.
This role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills to translate complex requirements into functional architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development of the information system vision and strategy of the organization; assists in the development, implementation, communication, and promotion of strategic and tactical plans
- Researches and participates in beta testing of new systems and technologies in order to better evaluate their suitability to the CHRISTUS environment
- Evaluates proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process relative to compatibility, cost, resource requirements, operations, and maintenance; develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of assigned systems; addresses all aspects of assigned systems, including hardware, software, outside services, etc.; considers cost-effectiveness, budget, and other resource issues in addition to technical issues; develops and implements standards and procedures for multiple areas of technology
- Participates in development of standards, design and implementation of proactive processes to collect and report data and statistics on assigned systems; performs research and testing to verify impact and advisability of system installations; assists in development vendor support relationships
- Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in various areas of information technology
- Responsible for infrastructure design, performance modeling and capacity planning
- Independently provides guidance and leadership on architecture design initiatives
- Demonstrates ability to lead team through complex system design and implementation initiatives
- Ensures architectures are flexible and support the business needs by maintaining an understanding of business strategies and infrastructure capabilities
- Works with various technical resources across the team to facilitate the development of technical standards
- Possesses communication skills and ability to develop and present solutions to all levels of management, including executive levels
- Participates in requirements gathering, discovery, and interfacing with technical and business teams - establishing credibility in terms of experience, presentation and leadership of solutions development
- Evaluates proposed new systems, system changes and additions, provides oversight into the decision process
- Quickly and decisively acts in fast changing, unpredictable situations, shows tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations, is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities, proactively plans projects and tasks within application
- Applies advanced level understanding of assigned clinical/business operations, processes, and workflows. Discusses, and identifies dependencies with project team members and stakeholders. Maintains collaborative customer relationships; Ensures the needs of the customer are fully represented in all updates
- Reviews and provides feedback on documentation written by others. Articulates issues and complex concepts in appropriate manner based on the audience
- Possesses the skill to develop strong and positive relationships with management at all levels
- Demonstrates an advanced level of business strategies understanding, applies expertise to help meet customer goals and outcomes. Tackles new problems using experimentation, including successes and failure experiences. Creative problem solving beyond standard recommendations and practice
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Architecture, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, or four years of relevant experience required
- Extensive technical knowledge of Healthcare Hospital systems, databases, networks, operating systems and Information Management “Best Practices”, including: local and wide area networking, network protocols and routing; network, server, and host operating systems; Interoperability, data storage and retrieval systems; system backup and recovery; IP networking, internet and intranet technologies; email, groupware, office automation and collaboration technologies; voice and/or data communications; voice and/or data networking; video conferencing and telemedicine; server hardware, software, and administration
- Project Management
- Technical and Analytical
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking ability
- Time Management
- Vision
- Five years of increasingly responsible Enterprise architecture experience in Healthcare Hospital systems environments with a wide variety of Information Services applications and technologies is required. Also requires specialized technical and procedural knowledge of system hardware/software, system administration, operations, problem identification/resolution, system documentation, and project management
- Experience in of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Business process analysis and design, and service delivery, particularly with respect to the use of information, EMR, ERP and CRM systems
- Security model understanding and maintenance
- Solid understanding of Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse environment with involvement in design and development of database solution in both traditional as well as columnar databases
- Experience in data integration with ETL techniques and frameworks
- Experience in Big Data querying tools, such as Hive, Impala and Spark SQL
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
The IT Architect II is responsible for design of IT systems including system infrastructure, system security, application architecture, software and data life cycle management. Provides enterprise architectural framework for the design, development, and deployment of information/business systems. Proactively drives the prioritization of key technology enablers for achieving enterprise level system objectives while ensuring scalability, reliability, and availability of implemented systems. Provides leadership and expertise to evaluate planned platform growth, increasingly demanding enterprise service level requirements in order to identify, design, and implement technology solutions that exceed expectations.
This role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills to translate complex requirements into functional architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development of the information system vision and strategy of the organization; assists in the development, implementation, communication, and promotion of strategic and tactical plans
- Researches and participates in beta testing of new systems and technologies in order to better evaluate their suitability to the CHRISTUS environment
- Evaluates proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process relative to compatibility, cost, resource requirements, operations, and maintenance; develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of assigned systems; addresses all aspects of assigned systems, including hardware, software, outside services, etc.; considers cost-effectiveness, budget, and other resource issues in addition to technical issues; develops and implements standards and procedures for multiple areas of technology
- Participates in development of standards, design and implementation of proactive processes to collect and report data and statistics on assigned systems; performs research and testing to verify impact and advisability of system installations; assists in development vendor support relationships
- Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in various areas of information technology
- Responsible for infrastructure design, performance modeling and capacity planning
- Independently provides guidance and leadership on architecture design initiatives
- Demonstrates ability to lead team through complex system design and implementation initiatives
- Ensures architectures are flexible and support the business needs by maintaining an understanding of business strategies and infrastructure capabilities
- Works with various technical resources across the team to facilitate the development of technical standards
- Possesses communication skills and ability to develop and present solutions to all levels of management, including executive levels
- Participates in requirements gathering, discovery, and interfacing with technical and business teams - establishing credibility in terms of experience, presentation and leadership of solutions development
- Evaluates proposed new systems, system changes and additions, provides oversight into the decision process
- Quickly and decisively acts in fast changing, unpredictable situations, shows tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations, is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities, proactively plans projects and tasks within application
- Applies advanced level understanding of assigned clinical/business operations, processes, and workflows. Discusses, and identifies dependencies with project team members and stakeholders. Maintains collaborative customer relationships; Ensures the needs of the customer are fully represented in all updates
- Reviews and provides feedback on documentation written by others. Articulates issues and complex concepts in appropriate manner based on the audience
- Possesses the skill to develop strong and positive relationships with management at all levels
- Demonstrates an advanced level of business strategies understanding, applies expertise to help meet customer goals and outcomes. Tackles new problems using experimentation, including successes and failure experiences. Creative problem solving beyond standard recommendations and practice
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Architecture, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, or four years of relevant experience required
- Extensive technical knowledge of Healthcare Hospital systems, databases, networks, operating systems and Information Management “Best Practices”, including: local and wide area networking, network protocols and routing; network, server, and host operating systems; Interoperability, data storage and retrieval systems; system backup and recovery; IP networking, internet and intranet technologies; email, groupware, office automation and collaboration technologies; voice and/or data communications; voice and/or data networking; video conferencing and telemedicine; server hardware, software, and administration
- Project Management
- Technical and Analytical
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking ability
- Time Management
- Vision
- Five years of increasingly responsible Enterprise architecture experience in Healthcare Hospital systems environments with a wide variety of Information Services applications and technologies is required. Also requires specialized technical and procedural knowledge of system hardware/software, system administration, operations, problem identification/resolution, system documentation, and project management
- Experience in of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Business process analysis and design, and service delivery, particularly with respect to the use of information, EMR, ERP and CRM systems
- Security model understanding and maintenance
- Solid understanding of Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse environment with involvement in design and development of database solution in both traditional as well as columnar databases
- Experience in data integration with ETL techniques and frameworks
- Experience in Big Data querying tools, such as Hive, Impala and Spark SQL
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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IT Architect Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Boston Consulting8
- Cisco2
- HP2
- Humana2
- McKesson2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Consumer Goods3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT architect jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Relevant professional certification such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
- Five or more years of experience designing and implementing enterprise IT systems
- Demonstrated expertise with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and communicating architecture decisions to senior stakeholders
- Proficiency with enterprise integration patterns, API design, and infrastructure security frameworks
IT Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a it architect in Texas?
There is no state-issued license required to work as an it architect in Texas, so the path runs through education and certification. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, followed by several years of hands-on systems or infrastructure experience. Industry credentials such as TOGAF for enterprise architecture or vendor-specific certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or Google carry significant weight with Texas hiring managers and are frequently listed as requirements.
How much do IT architects make in Texas?
IT architects in Texas earn a median of about $111,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,480 for the lowest 10% to over $174,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire it architects in Texas?
Employers hiring it architects in Texas right now include Boston Consulting, Cisco, and HP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy firms, large financial institutions, and major healthcare networks means demand is consistent year-round rather than tied to a single industry cycle.
Which Texas cities have the most it architect jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most it architect openings in Texas right now. Dallas-Fort Worth drives the largest share thanks to its dense cluster of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and technology campuses, while Houston's energy sector and medical complex add steady demand, and Austin's fast-growing tech industry pulls in roles at both established companies and scaling startups.
Are there remote it architect jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since architecture work is largely design, documentation, and stakeholder communication rather than hands-on hardware. About 20% of it architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely employers have accepted distributed architecture teams. The roles most likely to remain fully on-site are those tied to government contracts or highly regulated financial and healthcare environments that require in-person security reviews.
How can I get hired as a it architect in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an architecture role from a systems administrator, network engineer, or software developer position, since Texas employers consistently promote from those adjacent roles. Large Texas institutions such as major Dallas-area banks, Houston medical systems, and state agency IT departments run rotational and associate technical programs that give early-career candidates architecture exposure. Earning a TOGAF foundation certificate or a cloud practitioner credential before applying signals readiness and gives hiring managers a concrete reason to consider a candidate without a dedicated architecture title on their resume.
Where can I find and apply to it architect jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to it architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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