We are looking for an ERP/Applications Enterprise Architect to support enterprise application strategy and architecture for a long-term contract opportunity in Sugar Land, Texas. This role will guide the design, integration, and optimization of ERP and related business platforms, with a strong focus on scalability, governance, and operational reliability. The ideal candidate brings a blend of enterprise architecture leadership and hands-on technical depth across Microsoft business applications, infrastructure, and modernization practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps for ERP and business application environments.<br>• Lead solution design for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical governance.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate current systems, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend scalable application and infrastructure strategies.<br>• Establish architectural guidance for DevOps practices, including release planning, environment management, and deployment consistency across platforms.<br>• Oversee design considerations related to server virtualization, enterprise storage, and platform performance to support reliable application operations.<br>• Provide technical direction for identity and access controls, including Group Policy Objects, to strengthen security, compliance, and system administration standards.<br>• Review application and integration designs to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture principles and long-term technology goals.<br>• Support ongoing platform evolution efforts, including architectural planning for system changes, enhancements, and operational improvements.