SIS Solution Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1753275171
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of SIS Solution Architect involves leading the technical design and integration strategy for implementing a modern Student Information System (SIS) platform at a mid-sized higher education institution. The architect will ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory compliance while overseeing the system architecture and cloud infrastructure. This position requires extensive experience in enterprise architecture and SIS platforms, along with strong technical leadership skills. The role is remote and classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and document the overall technical architecture for the SIS implementation.
- Develop integration strategies with third-party systems like PowerFAIDS, Salesforce, Blackboard, etc.
- Define data migration approach from PowerCampus.
- Provision secure cloud infrastructure aligned with FERPA and GLBA.
- Collaborate with analysts and leads to ensure process alignment.
- Enforce zero-trust security, role-based access, MFA, and encryption.
- Oversee reporting and analytics architecture.
- Provide technical leadership during configuration and testing.
- Ensure compliance with Appendix A: Security Standards.
- Act as technical liaison for client and vendors.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8+ years in enterprise architecture; 3+ years in SIS platforms.
- Experience with PowerCampus migrations and platforms like Anthology or Jenzabar.
- Knowledge of higher education workflows.
- Expertise in REST APIs, SSO, MFA, encryption, cloud.
- Understanding of FERPA, GLBA, HECVAT/SOC2.
- Experience with AWS/Azure and integration tools.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS.
- Middleware and student data modeling.
- PMP or TOGAF certification.
- Experience with TIPS or public-sector education clients.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Student Information System (SIS) Solution Architect to lead the technical design, integration strategy, and system architecture for the implementation of a modern SIS platform (e.g., Anthology, Jenzabar, Ellucian) for a mid-sized higher education institution. The architect will be responsible for aligning the SIS solution with business goals, regulatory compliance (FERPA, GLBA), and cloud-based infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and document the overall technical architecture for the SIS implementation.
- Develop integration strategies with third-party systems like PowerFAIDS, Salesforce, Blackboard, etc.
- Define data migration approach from PowerCampus.
- Provision secure cloud infrastructure aligned with FERPA and GLBA.
- Collaborate with analysts and leads to ensure process alignment.
- Enforce zero-trust security, role-based access, MFA, and encryption.
- Oversee reporting and analytics architecture.
- Provide technical leadership during configuration and testing.
- Ensure compliance with Appendix A: Security Standards.
- Act as technical liaison for client and vendors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8+ years in enterprise architecture; 3+ years in SIS platforms.
- Experience with PowerCampus migrations and platforms like Anthology or Jenzabar.
- Knowledge of higher education workflows.
- Expertise in REST APIs, SSO, MFA, encryption, cloud.
- Understanding of FERPA, GLBA, HECVAT/SOC2.
- Experience with AWS/Azure and integration tools.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS.
- Middleware and student data modeling.
- PMP or TOGAF certification.
- - Experience with TIPS or public-sector education clients.