The Sr. Solution Architect produces architecture blueprints and roadmaps to enable business outcomes for specific problems of high priority and complexity within assigned business organizations. The Solution Architect ensures solutions align to Enterprise Architecture strategies, principles, policies, standards, patterns, and guidelines across business, data, applications, and infrastructure architecture layers. He/she collaborates with business area leadership, architects, and SMEs within the assigned business organizations, as well as IT leadership, and the respective PMO to build support. He/she also acts as a consultant on a wide array of business, information, and technical solutions to drive business outcomes.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC's Corporate team

Responsibilities:

Run compliance assessments to determine alignment with Architecture (EA and SA) strategies and standards.Present architecture recommendations, compliance reports, and suggested mitigation plans to the Architecture Review Board (ARB).Contribute to development of standards & guidelines associated with the supported business organizations.Stay current with business strategies and applicable technologies to inform solutions.Maintain architecture artifacts in EA repositories.Lead selection of solution building blocks, often through Analysis of Alternatives.Conduct proof-of-concepts as needed to validate recommendations and learn potential solutions.

Must-haves:

Advanced experience with implementing solution architectures aligned to reference architectures for technology adoption and implementation (i.e. cloud migration, infrastructure / application modernization, ERP integration, etc.)Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science or a related field of study and 10 or more years of relevant experienceA higher-level degree may substitute for experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationDeploying and operating IT infrastructure,Azure, and/or AWS servicesExperience in public, private internal, hybrid, and/or multi-cloud environmentsFamiliar with service designing and pricing of cloud-based solutionsAutomation, orchestration, and/or DevOps experienceCreating  architecture models, designs, standards, and monitoring and identifying leading technology trends.Strong Analytical SkillsDemonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop abstract representationsExcellent interpersonal skills, highly professional, diplomatic, demonstrated executive-level presence, outstanding stewardship, and relationship building skills.Strong working knowledge of LAN, WAN, and SDWAN concepts, architectures and configurationsTrack record for remaining unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor; and being more interested in results than personal preferences

Preferred:

Cloud Solutions Architect Professional level certifications in AWS and/or AzureeExperience with AWS and/or Azure GovCloud and CMMC complianceFamiliarity with Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)Architecting enterprise systems such as PLM, MES, CRM, and ERPDesigning, developing, and integrating applicationsUnderstanding data, information, and content

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.