About the Department

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to help lead enterprise technology modernization, systems integration, automation, analytics, and solution architecture efforts across the organization.

This role serves as a senior technical advisor and cross-functional partner, working closely with executive leadership, departments, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align technology solutions with operational needs and Citywide priorities. The position plays a key role in improving enterprise interoperability, streamlining business processes, supporting digital transformation, and helping departments make better use of data and technology.

Position Duties

Position Highlights

Lead and support high-impact enterprise technology initiatives across multiple departments
Translate complex technical needs into practical, scalable solutions
Support systems integration, automation, data services, analytics, reporting, APIs, ERP systems, and cloud-based solutions
Partner with leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and modernization efforts
Help shape technology solutions that support the City’s long-term digital transformation goals

Minimum Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic technology professional who can bridge business needs, technology solutions, and business value with strong experience in enterprise applications, systems analysis, integrations, automation, analytics, and solution architecture. They should be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Successful candidates will bring experience with areas such as:

Enterprise applications, ERP systems, databases, APIs, and cloud technologies
Systems integration, interoperability, automation, and data exchange
Analytics, reporting platforms, and operational visibility tools
Business process analysis and workflow improvement
Vendor coordination, implementation support, and project leadership
SQL, Python, JavaScript, APIs, scripting, or related tools

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may qualify. A typical background includes:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:
Four years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting enterprise applications, systems analysis, integrations, interoperability initiatives, solution architecture, ERP systems, modernization initiatives, or related technology functions.

Experience leading complex cross-functional technology initiatives and working with executive leadership, departments, vendors, and stakeholders is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications

FILING DEADLINE: The first review of candidates will take place on June 17, 2026.

Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.

For additional information or questions, please contact Human Resources at (805) 449-2144.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Benefits

: The City of Thousand Oaks offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and tuition reimbursement. Click here for more information.

Supplemental Questions

Describe a project where you balanced the needs of an enterprise business system with reporting, analytics, or integration requirements. Identify the enterprise application(s) involved, your specific role, the stakeholders involved, the approach taken, and the outcome achieved.

Describe a project where you improved data sharing across multiple departments. Identify the system(s) involved, the solution implemented, your specific role, the challenges encountered, and the results achieved.

Describe a technology initiative where a department's desired solution conflicted with enterprise standards, architecture, security requirements, or governance practices. Identify your role, how you addressed the situation, the outcome achieved, and whether there is anything you would do differently today.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Thousand Oaks
Address: 2100 E Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, California, 91362-2903
Website: https://toaks.gov

Enterprise Solutions Architect (Systems Analyst III)