Principal Solution Architect - Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 150%

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to provide strategic direction for design and implementation of innovative technology solutions across the enterprise in a hybrid work environment.

The role collaborates with executive leadership to gather requirements, ensures alignment with platforms and standards, and leads architecture reviews while guiding delivery. It emphasizes emerging technologies, security, scalability, and high-level decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of related experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency in solution architecture principles and frameworks.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to gather, analyze, and document high-level requirements.
• Analyze complex business problems and develop robust, innovative solutions.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of solutions with technology platforms and organizational standards.
• Develop and review comprehensive technical documentation and solution architecture artifacts.
• Lead and facilitate high-level design review sessions and make strategic architectural decisions.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their strategic impact on the organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to solution implementation.
• Lead and oversee project planning and execution to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud platforms

Security and performance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Agile familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

AWS Solutions Architect

Job description

Are you a critical thinker with the ability to analyze complex business problems and design effective, efficient solutions? The Principal Solution Architect is a senior-level technical leader responsible for providing strategic direction and driving the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions to address complex business challenges. This role involves collaborating with executive leadership to gather and analyze requirements, creating robust solutions, and ensuring strategic alignment with technology platforms and standards. 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

• Provide strategic direction for the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to gather, analyze, and document high-level requirements.
• Analyze complex business problems and develop robust, innovative solutions.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of solutions with technology platforms and organizational standards.
• Develop and review comprehensive technical documentation and solution architecture artifacts.
• Lead and facilitate high-level design review sessions and make strategic architectural decisions.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their strategic impact on the organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to solution implementation.
• Lead and oversee project planning and execution to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.
• 12+ 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 16 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.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise software and application development.
• Relevant certifications [e.g., The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), AWS Certified Solutions Architect].

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

$165,010.21 - $226,889.04. 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.

Other Compensation and Benefits

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 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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.