Sr. Director, Senior IT Solution Architect

About the role

The Senior Principal Systems Architect oversees the development of multiple types and categories of technical architecture and operating systems for running end user applications. While recommending operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results, this role develops and implements new products, processes, standards and operational plans that directly impact the organization. This role is a recognized subject matter master in information systems architecture.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex architecture requirements analysis to convert end user needs into technical solutions.
• Audits systems design and technology constraints in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Oversees development of key capabilities and performance requirements when developing system architectures.
• Approves technical specifications and standards for layered and multidimensional models.
• Delivers solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise.
• Communicates the design of the technical architecture clearly to other leaders within the organization.
• Designs the development and implementation of the overall architecture, and helps define the “blueprint” for technical architecture to support mission needs.

Requirements

• University degree preferred.
• 8+ years of required work experience; 10+ years preferred.

Skills

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of architecture experience.
• Experience connecting AI capabilities into existing ecosystem.
• Experience in GenAI, machine learning and AI agents.
• Experience in enterprise integration, APIs, cloud technologies, and system architecture.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with responsible AI and AI use case prioritization.
• Experience assessing emerging AI technologies and driving adoption.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives.

Related Skills

• Application Programming Interface (API) Development/Integration
• Automation
• Communication
• Consultative Communication
• Containerization
• DevOps
• Enterprise Application Integration
• Influence
• Organizational Savviness
• Problem Solving
• Prototyping
• Relationship Management
• Scalability/Reliability
• Software Development Life Cycle
• Systems Design/Analysis