Solutions Architect

SWM International; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & personal time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness & career development

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a mid‑level Solutions Architect to design and implement hybrid IT solutions spanning Azure, on‑prem infrastructure, identity platforms, and ERP systems.

The role emphasizes hands‑on delivery (70%) and design (30%), with responsibilities spanning automation, DevOps, and security to support enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep).
• Experience with ERP integrations or enterprise applications.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and build hybrid solutions across Azure and on‑prem environments.
• Deploy and configure Azure services and secure connectivity.
• Support VMware/Hyper‑V environments and cloud migrations.
• Implement identity services with AD, Entra ID, RBAC, MFA, and conditional access.
• Integrate ERP applications with Azure and data flows.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation patterns.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost of systems.

Skills

Azure expertise

Hybrid IT

Identity & access management

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as code

ERP integration

VMware/Hyper-V

Networking fundamentals

CI/CD / DevOps

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

PowerShell

AAD Connect

Microsoft Entra ID

VMware

Hyper-V

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)

Description

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, and enterprise applications. The position reports to the leader of infrastructure and is 70% hands‑on implementation and 30% design.

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 efficiency
• 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

About Mativ – Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges...

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