Information Architect

Solution Architect

Responsible for assisting in the establishment of an IT Architecture practice and adopting an architecture and standards methodology. Manages activities during solution ideation, design and implementation; reviews business context for solutions to company challenges, defines vision and requirements, recommends options (including RFIs, RFPs or prototypes), selects the optimal option and develops a roadmap. Communicates architecture to stakeholders and collaborates with domain architects to formalize and adopt IT standards and procedures.

Champions a structured approach to business application solutions. Directly assists in developing a solutions architecture program, including departmental roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture. Ensures solutions fit the specific purpose and align with technology standards, influencing changes to standards when necessary. Supports the domain architecture team on solutions management and financial timing for application solutions. Supports architectural aspects of all application projects in peer IT portfolios.

Directs identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability and total cost of ownership. Develops and executes solutions that reduce reactive work time, and provides analysis of security protection technologies as needed.