Enterprise/Solution Architect - Infrastructure & Cloud

Job Posting DescriptionPosition Summary/ Department Summary:The Enterprise/Solution Architect – Infrastructure & Cloud defines, designs, governs, and advances the organization's enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture. The role provides strategic and technical leadership across AWS, Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud, data centers, networking, telecommunications, compute, storage, virtualization, and supporting enterprise technologies.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Architecture & StrategyDevelop infrastructure and cloud architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.Define current-state, target-state, and transition architectures. Identify gaps, dependencies, and technical debt.Take part in architecture governance and technology investment decisions, using TOGAF-aligned practices.Cloud Architecture & ModernizationDesign secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid/on-premises environments.Define landing zones, connectivity, identity integration, security controls, and workload placement.Guide cloud migration, modernization, and automation. Support CCoE guardrails and FinOps practices.Infrastructure & Network ArchitectureArchitect WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, telecommunications, data center, compute, storage, and virtualization environments.Set standards for availability, performance, resiliency, and disaster recovery.Evaluate products and designs for security, lifecycle risk, and total cost of ownership.Solution Design & GovernanceLead architecture assessments and solution designs for complex infrastructure and cloud initiatives.Produce diagrams, design documents, decision records, and implementation roadmaps.Review vendor proposals against enterprise standards. Provide guidance from planning through operational handoff.Innovation & Cost OptimizationEvaluate infrastructure as code, automation, AI-enabling infrastructure, and emerging platforms.Recommend consolidation, cost optimization, and technical debt reduction.Intake, Delivery & Capacity PlanningSupport a lean technology intake process that assesses architectural impact and prioritizes demand.Use CMDB data to understand assets, dependencies, and change impacts, and promote data quality.Manage architecture backlogs and decisions in Jira, using sound project management practices.Partner with leaders and the PMO on capacity planning, forecasting, and sequencing of work.Collaboration & LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, project teams, and business stakeholders.Work with Cloud, Network, Telecom, Data Center, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Architecture teams.Explain technical tradeoffs to both technical and nontechnical audiences and mentor technical staff.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of experience as an Enterprise/Solution Architect required.Preferred area of study: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.Experience:10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, or related technical disciplines5+ years in enterprise, solution, infrastructure, or cloud architecture rolesDemonstrated experience designing complex enterprise infrastructure and AWS or Azure or GCP hybrid-cloud solutionsExperience developing architecture standards, reference architectures, and roadmapsExperience in large, complex, highly available or regulated organizations; healthcare, academic medical center, or research preferredExperience using CMDB platforms (such as ServiceNow CMDB) to analyze configuration items, service dependencies, and infrastructure changesExperience with Jira and participation in lean intake, demand management, or project delivery processesLicensure/ Certifications:TOGAF certification requiredAzure Solutions Architect Expert; relevant infrastructure, networking, or cybersecurity certifications preferredStatusFull-TimeRegular, Temporary, Per DiemRegular Standard Hours per Week40 Pay Range$149073.60-$238524.00 AnnualOffice/Site LocationBostonJob Posting CategoryInformation TechnologyRemote Eligibility Full-Time Remote : 87524BR: Information Systems - Network Services