Solutions Architect

Solution Architect – Automation & Connectivity

Houston, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly)

Contract through end of 2026 (expected to extend)

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing in Automation & Connectivity to support large-scale enterprise infrastructure and network transformation initiatives within a complex global environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, infrastructure automation, and solution architecture who enjoys working across both strategic design and hands‑on technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Solution Architect across enterprise connectivity and automation initiatives
• Design scalable, secure, and future‑ready end‑to‑end infrastructure solutions
• Integrate business process, application, data, infrastructure, and security requirements into cohesive architectures
• Drive architecture governance and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and best practices
• Review and approve detailed technical designs produced by engineering and delivery teams
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, security, procurement, and vendor teams
• Support architecture review processes and contribute to enterprise reference models
• Champion Security by Design and Privacy by Design principles
• Ensure solutions are operationally supportable and optimized for long‑term ownership

Key Technical Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise networking and connectivity architecture
• Deep knowledge of network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Hands‑on experience with:

• Ansible
• APIs and workflow automation
• GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
• Smart inventory / Source of Truth platforms such as NetBox
• Strong cloud networking expertise across AWS and Azure, including:
  • VPC/VNET
  • VPN
  • Transit Gateway
  • Virtual firewall technologies
• Experience with Cisco data center networking technologies

Experience with Aruba ESP solutions, including:

• Aruba Central
• ClearPass
• Wireless platforms
• Knowledge of identity and authentication technologies:
  • SAML
  • PingID

Required Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience within IT infrastructure, networking, or architecture
• Previous experience in Solution Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, or Network Architecture roles
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within large enterprise or global environments
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience with vendor engagement, product selection, and solution evaluation

Preferred Background

Experience within large‑scale enterprise, energy, manufacturing, telecom, or highly regulated environments is highly desirable.