Technical & Architecture personas design, secure, architect, and maintain the technical foundations that enable statewide IT modernization. These roles ensure every solution is scalable, secure, accessible, integrated, and compliant with state, federal, and agency standards. They connect strategy with technical execution and protect delivery quality through structured engineering and governance.
These individuals translate agency business needs into technical reality. They solve complex problems, oversee technical implementation, and safeguard enterprise architecture while ensuring systems work reliably across Washington’s diverse environments.
Roles Included
Architecture & Design
• Enterprise Architect
• Solution Architect
• Technical Lead
• Systems Analyst
• Integration Architect / API Lead
• Data Architect / Governance Lead
Data, Privacy & Compliance
• Data Governance Lead
• Privacy Officer
• Records Management Officer
• Security & Compliance Officer
• Audit Liaison
Security & Resilience
• Security Architect / Cybersecurity Lead
Infrastructure & Platforms
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Cloud Engineer
• DevOps Engineer
What These Roles Ensure
• A secure, maintainable, scalable solution that meets state and federal compliance requirements.
• Architecture that supports modernization outcomes, sustainability, and future enhancements.
• Systems that integrate properly, perform reliably, and protect sensitive data.
• Clear technical decision pathways grounded in enterprise governance.
• High-quality engineering practices across development, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
Why These Roles Matter
Technical & Architecture personas are the backbone of system reliability across Washington State. They bridge strategy and implementation, manage technical risk, approve patterns and standards, and ensure every project meets enterprise expectations for stability, security, and interoperability. Their work drives sustainable solutions that stand the test of time.