Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect – Aerospace & Defense

Hybrid onsite in either Buffalo, NY

Full time 40 hours per week | CDW Contract Coworker to Hire

W2 only (Not available for C2C / Partnering)

CDW is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions supporting advanced aerospace and defense operations. This role partners across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT to drive enterprise architecture initiatives including Digital Thread, Model-Based Engineering (MBE), PLM/CAD/MES/ERP ecosystems, cloud modernization, AI-enabled architecture, and Industry 4.0 solutions.

• Architect secure cloud and hybrid solutions across AWS, Azure, and Gov Cloud environments
• Design enterprise integration patterns including API-led, event-driven, streaming, and batch architectures
• Support Digital Thread strategy and lifecycle traceability across engineering, manufacturing, and production systems
• Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and secure-by-design initiatives aligned with NIST and CMMC frameworks
• Develop scalable enterprise solutions integrating PLM, ERP, MES, and manufacturing platforms
• Provide technical leadership for Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and enterprise integration initiatives
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Program Managers, Engineering, and business leaders to align technology strategy with operational goals
• Evaluate vendor solutions for scalability, interoperability, compliance, and total cost of ownership

• 8+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture or senior technical leadership
• Experience with in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PLM platforms such as Teamcenter
  • ERP systems including SAP or Oracle
  • AWS, Azure, and/or Gov Cloud environments
  • Integration technologies such as Mule Soft, Kafka, Informatica, Talend, or eQube
• Strong expertise in:
  • Distributed systems and enterprise architecture
  • Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST and CMMC
  • TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture methodologies
  • Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM)
  • Enterprise integration and API ecosystem design

Must be local to Buffalo, NY and willing to work 2 days per week on site.