Director, Solutions Architecture

Astound; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of Solutions Architecture to lead innovative strategies and drive complex solutions. This remote role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, develop design standards, and support business development. With a focus on cutting-edge technology in telecommunications, you will foster growth and accountability while promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your career growth through comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years in telecommunications, network design, or project management.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and developing training content.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop solutions architecture strategy to drive revenue.
• Collaborate with teams to capture requirements and support solutions.
• Research new technologies and collaborate on standards.

Skills

Leadership in complex solutions

Telecommunications experience

Sales engineering

SD-WAN expertise

Custom Wi-Fi experience

Cloud technologies

Networking technologies

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Director, Solutions Architecture

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest cable operator in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services. Applicants like you make it all possible. We provide one-on-one training, coaching, a supportive work environment, and opportunities to grow your career.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including rewards, recognition, and employee discounts, to support your success. Join us to create astounding possibilities for communities and beyond.

Where you will work:

This role is remote-based in NJ, PA, NY, IL, TX, or CA, with travel to the nearest office as needed.

A Day in the Life of the Director, Solutions Architecture:

• Lead and develop the vision and execution of solutions architecture strategy to drive complex solutions and increase revenue.
• Collaborate with sales engineering, product teams, and sales to capture requirements and support solutions.
• Develop design standards and best practices for solutions architecture.
• Lead solutions architects and engineers in supporting long-term technical solutions.
• Support business development strategies and requests.
• Develop vendor relationships and connect products with vendor capabilities.
• Align with the advanced services team to ensure seamless customer onboarding and support.
• Establish reporting metrics for sales activity and closed deals.
• Improve understanding of product offerings and address gaps through reporting and meetings.
• Demonstrate industry trends in managed services and AI developments.
• Research new technologies and collaborate with industry partners on standards.
• Review solutions to identify system and workflow gaps.
• Set clear expectations with teams and customers to drive accountability.
• Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team.
• Communicate product roadmaps, releases, and escalations effectively.
• Support network operations through design reviews and vendor training.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Leadership experience with architects or senior engineers in complex solutions.
• 8+ years in telecommunications, network design, engineering, or project management.
• 8+ years in sales engineering, network engineering, or architecture.
• 5+ years as an SD-WAN SME or engineer.
• 3+ years of custom Wi-Fi experience.
• Strong industry trend awareness, especially in enterprise and carrier networking.
• Knowledge of Cloud, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and networking technologies.
• Understanding of commercial voice solutions and UCaaS.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and developing training content.
• Financial modeling skills and cost articulation.
• Proven team development and stakeholder influence abilities.
• Leadership in delivering complex solutions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical needs for non-technical audiences.
• Strong business and analytical skills.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD insurance options.
• Paid time off, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts.

*Benefits are for full-time employees.

Salary:

$155,000 - $175,000 annually, plus bonus, benefits, and commissions. Actual pay may vary based on skills and experience.

Our Mission:

• Take care of our customers.
• Take care of each other.
• Follow through on commitments.
• Have fun.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity:

Astound Broadband is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Additional Notes:

San Francisco candidates: We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California candidates: CCPA privacy policy available here.