Solution Architect

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Job Description As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the technical vision and direction of complex solutions, ensuring that both software and infrastructure components are seamlessly integrated to meet organizational goals. The work you’ll do You will analyze current systems, identify critical dependencies and gaps, and recommend innovative approaches that leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, application integration, and security. Your role will involve collaborating closely with technical teams to design, test, and implement robust architectures, while also managing the technical practice to ensure alignment with business objectives. You will be expected to address specific technical challenges by programming, integrating, and validating software systems, ensuring that all solutions are both effective and compliant with industry standards. To excel in this position, you should have a strong background in cloud cost modeling, stakeholder communication, and the application of engineering disciplines across the entire solution lifecycle – from planning and design to rollout and ongoing support. Familiarity with tools and processes such as cloud service platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), and security compliance standards (ISO, NIST) will be highly beneficial. Experience leading high‑visibility or mission‑critical projects, supervising less senior staff, and acting as a subject matter expert in your field will help you drive successful outcomes. Your ability to initiate and develop requirements for complex programs, while independently managing all functional duties, will be key to delivering impactful and sustainable solutions. Here’s what you’ll need 8 to 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Cloud Computing Cloud Data Architecture and Cloud Technology Architecture Software Design and Architecture Application Integration Security and Compliance Stakeholder Communication Cloud Cost Modeling AWS Architecture Analyzing and recommending technologies (software, hardware, infrastructure) Managing technical practices and introducing technical vision Examining current systems architecture and identifying dependencies and gaps Collaborating with technical staff to recommend effective solutions Testing, integrating, and programming software systems Applying engineering disciplines for planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, rollout, and support of information systems architectures Initiating, supervising, and developing requirements for complex programs Leading high‑visibility or mission‑critical projects Overseeing and mentoring less senior staff Bonus points if you have Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in solution architecture Recognized industry leadership in cloud or systems architecture Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and/or Google Professional Cloud Architect Experience with cloud cost optimization tools Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP) Experience with large‑scale application migrations to the cloud Advanced proficiency in security best practices for cloud environments Security clearance Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$130,200—$265,300 USD

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