Lead System Architect

Overview

Full Time

Skills

IT Management
Mentorship
Technical Direction
Professional Development
Roadmaps
Innovation
Modeling
Licensing
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
Science
Mergers and Acquisitions
Training
Systems Architecture
System Integration
Cloud Computing
Virtualization
Microservices
Software Development Methodology
Agile
DevOps
Cyber Security
People Management
Management

Job Details

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.

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
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