Job DescriptionDirector - Solutions Architecture (Remote)
We're looking for a strategic and influential Solutions Architecture leader to shape the future of our Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) landscape. In this role, you will define architectural direction, guide modernization and cloud adoption, and ensure cohesive, secure, and scalable designs across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. You'll lead a team of high-performing architects, partner across the enterprise, and play a key role in major transformation initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Set the strategic architectural vision for Infrastructure & Operations, enabling modernization, automation-first engineering, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices
- Lead architectural direction for large-scale transformation efforts, including enterprise cloud migration and private cloud evolution
- Establish architectural patterns, standards, and reusable designs that ensure consistency across platforms and environments
- Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Applications, Program Management, and business stakeholders to drive enterprise-aligned solutions
- Build, lead, and develop a multi-disciplinary team of solutions architects (cloud, platform engineering, identity, network, etc.)
- Define operating models, engagement frameworks, and role clarity to scale architecture capabilities across the organization
- Represent I&O in enterprise governance forums; ensure designs meet architectural review board expectations and enterprise compliance requirements
- Integrate security, regulatory, and defense-industrial-base compliance needs into platform architecture from the outset
- Provide executive-ready communication and guidance across complex, ambiguous, and high-impact initiatives
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or platform architecture; 5+ years leading architecture or engineering teams
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud), IaC tooling, and modern infrastructure design principles
- Proven success driving modernization, cloud migration, platform transformation, or large-scale technical change
- Strong ability to influence without authority and build alignment across diverse technical and business teams
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey architectural strategy to engineers, leaders, and executives
- Experience supporting highly regulated, secure, or complex enterprise environments (defense, aerospace, or similar preferred)
- Strategic, collaborative mindset with a focus on architectural clarity, enterprise consistency, and long-term vision
Impact You'll Have
- Shape a cohesive, forward-looking architectural strategy for Infrastructure & Operations
- Build a world-class Solutions Architecture function that scales with organizational needs
- Accelerate cloud adoption, private cloud modernization, and automation-driven engineering practices
- Strengthen security, compliance, and operational consistency across all I&O platforms
- Improve enterprise alignment through predictable, transparent, and trusted architectural engagement
Required Skills and Education- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or platform architecture; 5+ years leading architecture or engineering teams
- Bachelors degree or the eqivalent experience
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud), IaC tooling, and modern infrastructure design principles
- Proven success driving modernization, cloud migration, platform transformation, or large-scale technical change
- Strong ability to influence without authority and build alignment across diverse technical and business teams
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey architectural strategy to engineers, leaders, and executives
- Experience supporting highly regulated, secure, or complex enterprise environments (defense, aerospace, or similar preferred)
- Strategic, collaborative mindset with a focus on architectural clarity, enterprise consistency, and long-term vision
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
