Solutions Architect

Senior Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Solutions Architect to join our team in the DC metro area. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability and evolution of our information systems. You will serve as a key technical leader, responsible for troubleshooting complex issues, assessing emerging technologies, and designing innovative solutions that align with the long-term business strategy. As a senior-level consultant, you will provide technical expertise and guidance to project managers and business units, influencing the company's technology roadmap and ensuring the integrity of our enterprise architecture.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues within existing information systems, applications, middleware, or networks, and lead teams to resolve escalated support problems.Provide technical expertise to manage system vulnerabilities and support problem resolution with external vendors.Act as a technical consultant and escalation point, offering guidance to project managers and business functions.Research, analyze, and assess emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improving business processes and making recommendations for new products and tools.Design innovative solutions using new technologies and recommend short-term alternatives as needed.Provide technical analyses to define, assess, and monitor the technical aspects of projects and services, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.Assist in the development and analysis of source selection strategies and work with service providers to ensure their solutions are consistent with our business strategy.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of work experience as a subject matter expert.Strong experience with the ITIL Framework for Incident, Change, Problem, and Release Management.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in an integrated team environment.Relevant engineering or professional certifications are required.Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of experience, along with certifications such as ITIL, MCSE, or CCNP.