Solution Architect, SME

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for enterprise technology replacement, modernization, and consolidation initiatives spanning identity, cloud infrastructure, end-user computing, networking, and endpoint management.
• Serve as the solution lead throughout the project lifecycle — defining integration requirements and architectural guardrails that engineering teams and vendors are accountable for delivering against.
• Act as a translator between business and technical teams, converting stakeholder requirements into actionable technical direction.
• Work closely with project managers to define technical scope, surface risks early, review project documentation for technical accuracy, and ensure architecture deliverables align with project milestones.
• Represent the solution at Architecture Review Board (ARB), Operational Readiness Review (ORR), and other governance gate reviews.
• Provide technical inputs to the communications team and project managers, ensuring stakeholder-facing materials accurately reflect the solution design and current project status.
• Develop and maintain internal technical documentation — including design documents, runbooks, and decision logs.

• 15+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading solution design for platform migrations or technology replacements
• Experience supporting formal governance processes such as ARB, CAB, or PMO gate reviews
• Broad working knowledge across enterprise IT domains including identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, networking, and endpoint management
• Familiarity with commercial vs. FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments and how authorization levels affect solution design
• Ability to produce and validate architectural diagrams at logical, physical, and integration layers
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate, audience-appropriate documentation

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading solution design for enterprise technology initiatives, with a strong focus on integration requirements and architectural standards. Proficient in producing technical documentation and facilitating communication between business and technical teams.