The Solution Architect is responsible for delivering high‑quality
solution designs that are fit for purpose, aligned with enterprise architecture
standards, and optimized for total cost of ownership across the solution
lifecycle. The role ensures technical integrity, security, and alignment with the Client’s IT direction. The resulting High‑Level
Designs have a measurable impact on business effectiveness and profitability.
The Solution Architect is accountable to the Project Manager for
the solution architecture from design through successful deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
·Act as the single point of contact for all solution architecture
aspects of IT projects.
·Design and integrate Business Process, Data, Application,
Infrastructure, and Information Security aspects into end‑to‑end
solutions.
·Ensure solution architecture is documented using approved
templates, tools, and standards.
·Review, assure, and approve detailed designs produced by designers
and business analysts.
·Coach project teams on architecture standards and best practices.
·Support Segment Architects and participate in Architecture Review
Boards as required.
·Contribute to the development and maintenance of Reference Models
in Bizzdesign, elevating project deliverables to conceptual and logical levels.
·Monitor technology trends and ensure solutions are future‑proof and
aligned with evolving IT standards and services.
·Actively contribute to the Architecture community and serve as an
ambassador for architecture excellence.
·Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data privacy
requirements (e.g., GDPR).
·Champion Security by Design and Privacy by Design, working closely
with Information Risk Management, Security, and Compliance teams.
Solution Scope (Automation & Connectivity)
·Enterprise network automation solutions.
·Enterprise connectivity tooling, including Single Source of Truth
implementation.
·Tool evaluation, integration, and data model alignment.
·Technical architecture, design, and service operations solutions.
Special Challenges
Proactively identify, balance, and reconcile competing stakeholder
requirements.
Escalate architectural conflicts appropriately and in a timely
manner.
Skills & Requirements (Critical)
·7–10 years of IT experience, including some IT leadership
exposure.
·Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT‑related
discipline.
·Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written
and verbal).
·Ability to articulate architectural decisions to both technical
and business audiences.
·Strong business acumen with the ability to link business value to
technical architecture.
Required Technical Expertise:
·Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with
portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.
·Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).
·Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET,
VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto firewalls).
·Knowledge of Cisco data center design.
·Knowledge of Aruba ESP, including Central, ClearPass, and wireless
platforms.
·In‑depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code,
APIs, GitHub).
·Identity and authentication: SAML, PingID, Entra ID.
·Service solution and operational documentation delivery.
·In‑depth Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including
playbook development.
·Workflow integration for infrastructure networks.
·CI/CD pipeline creation for infrastructure networks, including
virtual and physical testing.
·Smart inventory systems (e.g., NetBox) and integration with Ansible
and GitHub pipelines.
Information
Locations Houston, TXPosition Open to Only localsIndustry UtilitiesStatus OpenJob Age 43 Day'sCreated Date 05/05/2026No.of Positions 1Duration 7 MonthsZip Code 77252-24
