Solution Architect & Cloud Computing

BRP; Região Geográfica Imediata de Vitória; On-site; BRL 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BRP is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to define architectures for IT/OT projects and build roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture principles. You will design scalable, secure infrastructure across on-prem, cloud, hybrid, and edge environments, coordinating with business leaders to drive strategy and value realization.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, security, MES, and edge computing, with fluency in French and English to liaise with global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related study, or equivalent project-related experience.
• In-depth experience designing and implementing information solutions in an industrial context.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architectures across IT/OT domains and align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop and implement infrastructure solutions to meet client needs in on-prem, cloud, hybrid, and edge environments.
• Lead IT/OT architecture initiatives ensuring secure integration and alignment with business goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate strategy into information systems solutions.
• Estimate costs and prepare business cases for IT solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cyber security

Identity management

Backup and Recovery

MES

Factory IT infrastructure

Edge computing

Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Agile methodology

TOGAF / Archimate

Bilingual: French & English

Communication & stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Solution Architect, IT infrastructure & Cloud computing (IT/OT)

We are looking for a solution architect (SA) who will report to the Manager of solution architecture. The SA will primarily define the solution architecture for specific projects but will also work with the business leaders to build a roadmap and alignment of solutions. As part of his/her role, the SA will review and understand business requirements for a project in order to design a technology solution that will meet those requirements while respecting the guiding principles of the Enterprise Architecture within the actual BRP context.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Define end-to-end solution architectures across Business, Application, Information, and Technology domains, integrating both IT and OT environments. Produce comprehensive Solution Architecture Documents aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop and implement infrastructure solutions to meet client needs. This involves assessing client requirements, selecting appropriate infrastructures and network services and designing scalable and secure architecture.
• Design and deliver robust infrastructure architecture solutions (on-prem, cloud, hybrid, and edge) tailored to industrial and enterprise needs. This includes evaluating requirements, selecting appropriate compute, storage, network, and OT connectivity components, and ensuring scalability, availability, and resiliency.
• Lead IT/OT architecture initiatives, ensuring secure and reliable integration between enterprise IT systems and operational technologies, while maintaining operational continuity and safety constraints.
• Partner with the organization to understand organizational and departmental strategy and agree on information systems solutions to meet the needs.
• Estimate cost, and prepare business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development and support.
• Provide technical leadership and governance throughout the solution lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps while enabling innovation and continuous improvement.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related study, or equivalent project-related experience.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in IT, with at least five years in information system design.
• In-depth experience designing and implementing information solutions, with specialization in a factory IT infrastructure environment.
• Strong Knowledge of enterprise networking, cyber security, identity management systems, Backup and Recovery, Manufacturing execution systems (MES), Plant floor operations and constraints (High availability (24/7 uptime)/ Real-time and low-latency requirements).
• In-depth experience with Edge computing in industrial environments and Asset lifecycle management (equipment, sensors, IoT devices).
• Knowledge of public Cloud technologies(IaaS, CaaS, SaaS, PaaS) running on Azure, GCP and AWS.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Strategic business acumen and understanding of organization strategy and ability to design information systems to deliver that strategy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to lay audiences. Some experience of working with board-level stakeholders.
• Team player with experience leading and collaborating cross-team to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills - demonstrating outside-the-box problem-solving skills and ability to develop solution architecture designs.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF with Archimate or the equivalent.
• Bilingualism (French & English)- The knowledge of English is required because you will be representing BRP in negotiations with vendors in the US and exchanging with stakeholders around the world.

Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would be a great addition to the team.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!