Solutions Architect

Mativ; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation & personal time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a mid‑level Solutions Architect in Alpharetta, GA for a hybrid IT role focusing on Azure, on‑prem infrastructure, identity platforms and ERP integrations. The role is 70% hands‑on and 30% design, reporting to the infrastructure leader.

Travel up to 10% may be required. Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years in infrastructure or cloud engineering, strong AD/Entra ID knowledge, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V) and IaC experience with Terraform, ARM or Bicep.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, or similar roles
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Virtualization experience with VMware or Hyper‑V
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls)
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell preferred)
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
• Experience supporting or integrating with enterprise applications or ERP systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Design and build hybrid solutions across Azure and on‑prem environments.
• Deploy and configure Azure services (compute, networking, storage, identity).
• Implement secure hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, integrations).
• Support Azure and on‑prem environments (VMware / Hyper‑V).
• Execute cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization efforts.
• Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and cost.
• Implement and support Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Configure hybrid identity (AAD Connect), RBAC, MFA, and conditional access.
• Integrate identity services with enterprise and ERP applications.
• Support infrastructure and integrations for ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
• Use scripting (PowerShell preferred) to standardize deployments.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and reusable deployment patterns.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Support monitoring, alerting, and system tuning.
• Contribute to Azure cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Apply security best practices across cloud and on‑prem environments
• Support implementation of Zero Trust principles and secure configurations

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Networking fundamentals

Scripting

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Terraform

ARM

Bicep

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)

The Solutions Architect is a mid level, hands‑on individual contributor responsible for designing and implementing solutions across a hybrid IT environment including Microsoft Azure, on‑prem infrastructure, identity platforms, and ERP systems. This role focuses on execution and delivery—translating architecture into working solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong technical engineer with architectural capability who can deploy, automate, and integrate systems across infrastructure, identity (AD/Entra), and enterprise applications.

This role is based in Alpharetta, Georgia and operates in a hybrid work environment. This role will be 70% hands‑on implementation and 30% design. The position reports to the leader of infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation
  • Design and build hybrid solutions across Azure and on‑prem environments
  • Deploy and configure Azure services (compute, networking, storage, identity)
  • Implement secure hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, integrations)
• Hybrid Infrastructure
  • Support Azure and on‑prem environments (VMware / Hyper‑V)
  • Execute cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization efforts
  • Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and cost
• Identity & Access Management
  • Implement and support Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Configure hybrid identity (AAD Connect), RBAC, MFA, and conditional access
  • Integrate identity services with enterprise and ERP applications
• ERP & Application Integration
  • Support infrastructure and integrations for ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
  • Implement data flows and connectivity between applications and Azure services
  • Automation & DevOps
    • Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
    • Use scripting (PowerShell preferred) to standardize deployments
    • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and reusable deployment patterns
• Operations & Optimization
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
  • Support monitoring, alerting, and system tuning
  • Contribute to Azure cost optimization and operational efficienc
• Security & Compliance
  • Apply security best practices across cloud and on‑prem environments
  • Support implementation of Zero Trust principles and secure configurations

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, or similar roles
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Virtualization (VMware or Hyper‑V)
  • Networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls)
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell preferred)
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
• Experience supporting or integrating with enterprise applications or ERP systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require

Preferred

• Microsoft Azure certifications (Administrator or Solutions Architect Associate)
• Experience with:
  • Data platforms (Azure Data Lake, integrations)
  • Monitoring/observability tools
  • ITSM tools (ServiceNow or equivalent)

Competencies

• Demonstrates strong problem‑solving and analytical skills in complex technical environments.
• Balances architectural design responsibilities with hands‑on implementation and execution.
• Collaborates effectively with infrastructure, application, security, and business stakeholders.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer‑Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.