Job Description

Education

Education Level




Education Details




Req




Pref




And/Or




Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)




Related Field




X





and




Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)




Related Field





X




or




Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)




Related Field





X








A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.





Requirements:

Job Summary

The Lead System Architect is responsible for leading the architecture team in the design, development, and implementation of complex systems. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring that architectural solutions align with business goals and technical standards.





This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Company and the employee occupying the position.

Job Responsibilities

Leads a team of system architects and engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical direction.










Mentors junior architects and engineers, fostering their professional development and growth.










Defines and implements the architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps.










Develops and maintains architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.










Works closely with stakeholders, including executive management, to understand business requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.










Communicates architecture strategies, decisions, and status updates to stakeholders.










Reviews and approves architectural designs, ensuring they meet quality, performance, and security standards.










Conducts architecture assessments and reviews to identify areas for improvement.










Oversees the execution of architecture projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.










Manages project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.










Drives innovation within the architecture team, promoting the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.










Continuously evaluates and improves architecture processes and practices.










Experience with gathering and modeling data for system capacity and licensing planning.

Education

Education Level




Education Details




Req




Pref




And/Or




Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)




Related Field




X





and




Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)




Related Field





X




or




Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)




Related Field





X








A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Work Experience

Experience




Req




Pref




A minimum of 12 years' progressive experience in a related field




X







A minimum of 15 years' progressive experience in a related field





X

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications




Req




Pref




And/Or

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of system architecture principles and practices







Deep understanding of system integration and interoperability.







In-depth knowledge of cloud computing and virtualization technologies







Proficient in microservices architecture and containerization.







Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps)







Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.







Develop and communicate clear architectural vision







Align architectural solutions with business goals and requirements







Oversee implementation of complex systems







Experience building system capacity forecasts

Travel Requirements

Estimated Amount of Time




Type of Travel




Up to 75% of the time




Domestic and International Travel

People Management

Is this position an individual contributor or does it have direct reports?




* This position manages people