Are you a critical thinker with the ability to analyze complex business problems and design effective, efficient solutions? The Senior Solution Architect is a highly experienced role responsible for driving the design and implementation of strategic technology solutions to address complex business challenges. This role involves working with executive stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, developing innovative and robust solutions, and ensuring alignment with technology platforms and standards.

***If Sr Functional Architect, use this instead***
Are you results driven and passionate for streamlining business processes based on business needs? Come join our team! The Sr Functional Architect is responsible for progressing business requirements from needs, to a conceptual and logical design for implementation readiness in partnership with technical architects. The ability to build and foster strong relationships with both business partners and technical colleagues will be crucial to success, as this role will be expected to present ideas to multiple stakeholders and gain consensus.

***TA - Use this if Functional Architect business title***
Are you results driven and passionate for streamlining business processes based on business needs? Come join our team! The Sr Functional Architect is responsible for progressing business requirements from needs, to a conceptual and logical design for implementation readiness in partnership with technical architects. The ability to build and foster strong relationships with both business partners and technical colleagues will be crucial to success, as this role will be expected to present ideas to multiple stakeholders and gain consensus.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and implementation of strategic technology solutions to meet complex business needs.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
• Analyze complex business problems and develop innovative and robust solutions.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of solutions with technology platforms and standards.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation and solution architecture artifacts.
• Lead and facilitate design review sessions and make strategic architectural decisions.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to solution implementation.
• Lead project planning and execution to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in solution architecture.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field .​
• 8+ Years experience in Solution Architecture or related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. 
• Expert proficiency in solution architecture principles and frameworks, and system integration and software development methodologies.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services.
• Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance considerations in solution design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain & maintain Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud technologies and platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise software and application development.
• Relevant certifications [e.g., The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), AWS Certified Solutions Architect].
• Experience designing solutions that cross multiple engineering disciplines, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, Certification Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• A proven track record of leading enterprise-wide tool adoption, capability improvement, or digital transformation initiatives — with results you can point to.
• Experience mentoring solution architects or engineers and establishing architectural standards or governance practices for a team.
• Experience building and communicating long-range technical roadmaps that connect clearly to broader organizational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Perform desk-based computer tasks for extended periods.
• Engage in repetitive motions, including typing on a keyboard.
• Occasionally lift and move items up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to travel as required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.