Solutions Architect

FinOps Weekly; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

TKO Infrastructure seeks a Solutions Architect to design and govern end-to-end technology solutions across identity, cloud, endpoint, and network domains, aligning with enterprise standards and security requirements.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to translate business needs into scalable designs, while steering cost models and enterprise integration patterns across platforms.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in IT infrastructure, architecture, or engineering roles.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions in multi-domain environments (identity, cloud, endpoint, network).
• Excellent executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions across identity, cloud, endpoint, and network domains.
• Develop reference architectures and integration patterns for enterprise use.
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and performance requirements.
• Translate requirements with stakeholders into technical designs.
• Support cost modeling to align with financial objectives.
• Govern acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations across platforms.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Technical breadth

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Delivery execution

Continuous improvement

Strong documentation

Education

8–12+ years IT infra experience

Tools

Okta

Entra ID

M365

Box

Zoom

CrowdStrike

Palo Alto SASE/NGFW

SD-WAN

Wi-Fi

Endpoint management

Job description

# Solutions ArchitectConnecticutFinOps150k+01/06/2026OtherRemoteFavoriteAccess Job## Job DescriptionWho We Are IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. JOB TITLE Solutions Architect DEPARTMENT TKO Infrastructure MAIN PURPOSE The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and governing end-to-end technology solutions across TKO’s global infrastructure landscape. This role bridges business requirements and technical execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. The Solutions Architect plays a critical role in strategic transformation initiatives, driving architectural consistency across identity, endpoint, cloud, and network domains while enabling efficient program delivery. WHY JOIN TKO? TKO unites three of the most recognizable brands in global sports , UFC, WWE, and PBR, with the premier hospitality brand, OLE, and the world-class broadcast, sports, and events company, IMG, to form a next-generation technology, sports, and entertainment powerhouse. As TKO prepares to separate from Endeavor and build a fresh infrastructure, this is a rare opportunity to engineer core systems at scale in a greenfield environment. You’ll work with cutting-edge identity, cloud, and infrastructure technologies from Okta and Entra ID and enterprise automation using Workato, Service Now, Workday, and Okta Workflows. The challenges are complex, the expectations are high, and the impact is real. Your work will support everything from corporate operations to global broadcasts and live events. If you want to build something that lasts and do it with autonomy and purpose, then TKO is where you want to be. LINE MANAGER Director, Cloud & Platform Services DIRECT REPORTS none WORKING HOURS EST working hours EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent LOCATION Remote Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design Design end-to-end technical solutions across: Identity & Access Management (Okta, Entra Id, Active Directory) Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Endpoint management (Intune, Jamf, Endpoint Central) Collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, Slack, Box, Google Workspace) Network & security (Palo Alto SASE, Palo Alto Prisma, Cisco ISE) Develop reference architectures and integration patterns for enterprise use Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and performance requirements Business Alignment & Requirements Translation Partner with business stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, Operations) to translate requirements into technical designs Define solution scope, dependencies, risks, and trade-offs Support cost modeling and ensure solutions align with financial and operational objectives Cross-Domain Integration Design and govern acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations across platforms, including: Identity SaaS applications (SSO, SCIM, LCM, Access Request, Access Certification) Endpoint security controls (Conditional Access) Cloud network access models (SASE) Ensure consistent implementation of enterprise integration patterns Architecture Governance & Standards Establish and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements Prevent fragmented or one-off solutions that introduce long-term technical debt Program Delivery Support Partner with Program and Project Management teams to: Support solution design during planning phases Resolve technical blockers during execution Maintain alignment across parallel workstreams Act as the technical authority for assigned programs and initiatives Vendor & Technology Strategy Evaluate new technologies and vendors for alignment with TKO architecture Support build vs. buy decisions and platform standardization efforts Collaborate with vendors to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions Skills & Abilities Reliability Engineering: Strong grasp of SRE principles, automation, observability, and resilience engineering. Technical Breadth: Familiar with enterprise-grade systems including Okta, Entra ID, M365, Box, Zoom, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto SASE/NGFW, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and endpoint management. Financial Acumen: Skilled at managing OPEX budgets, vendor contracts, and FinOps initiatives. Strategic Communication: Effectively interfaces with executives, translating technical risk and operational performance into business terms. Execution Focus: Balances long-term vision with tactical delivery, driving measurable uptime and performance outcomes. Continuous Improvement Mindset: Uses data and metrics to improve stability, reduce MTTR, and optimize cost-to-serve. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Comfort with Ambiguity: Thrives in environments where direction is still forming and able to bring structure and clarity to grey areas. Resilience: Maintains focus and composure under pressure in fast-moving, high-visibility environments. Customer Orientation: Keeps business impact front of mind; balances technical excellence with pragmatic execution Required QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 8–12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, architecture, or engineering roles Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions Experience working in complex, multi-domain environments (identity, cloud, endpoint, network) Excellent executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Experience with large-scale transformation programs (e.g., M&A, carve-outs, global migrations) Background in sports, media, or entertainment environments Certifications such as: AWS / Azure Architect TOGAF (or equivalent architecture frameworks) Okta Certified (or similar IAM certifications) Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum $138,750 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum $185,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. 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