Solution Architecture Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Solution Architecture Lead to drive strategic technology direction across the enterprise. You will align technology outcomes with business capabilities, manage Solution Architects, and mentor teams within SNC's Enterprise Architecture function.

You will collaborate with business leaders to translate needs into robust architectural strategies, influence product group plans, and stay abreast of industry trends to sustain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years in Enterprise Architecture.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience leading architecture teams and cross-functional work.
• Knowledge of TOGAF and security, scalability, and performance considerations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic technology plans aligned with business goals.
• Guide architecture across enterprise to ensure cohesive strategies.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate needs into tech strategies.
• Provide industry insights to support product group strategies.
• Mentor junior architects and promote continuous learning.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

TOGAF

Security & Compliance

Cloud Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

TOGAF

Job description

The Solution Architecture Lead will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of our organization by aligning technology outcomes with business capabilities, investment priorities, and maturity targets. This role involves extensive collaboration with various business groups to provide industry and vendor insights, integrate enterprise-wide technological insights, and support product group strategy. Additionally, this role will manage Solution Architects reporting to the SNC Enterprise Architecture function. 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

• Manage the development and execution of strategic business plans that align with the organization’s long-term goals and objectives. Follows established processes, seeks approval before major decisions Facilitate OKR (Objectives and Key Results) problem exploration and solutioning to identify key business challenges and opportunities.
• Ensure that technology outcomes are closely aligned with business capabilities, investment priorities, and maturity targets.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their needs and translate them into technological strategies.
• Provide deep industry and vendor insights to support and influence product group strategies.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Integrate enterprise-wide technological insights into strategies that support business group-level priorities.
• Maintain an enterprise-wide view to ensure cohesive and comprehensive technological and business strategies.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across different business units and technology teams.
• Build future state roadmaps to guide the organization towards achieving its strategic goals.
• Develop and enhance business capabilities to support growth and operational excellence.
• Drive initiatives to modernize the technology ecosystem, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned with current and future business needs.
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to address complex business problems and improve operational efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance business capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 7+ Years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, or a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, The Open Group Architecture Framework).
• Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance considerations in solution design.
• Experience in identifying and analyzing business drivers and technology trends.
• Strong understanding of industry standards/regulations and emerging technologies/trends.
• Experience managing a team of architects and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 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.