Solutions Architect - Security & Identity

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior Solution Architect to design end-to-end solutions and reference architectures across applications, APIs, data platforms, SSO, CIAM, MDM, security, AI, and cloud infrastructure.

You will lead architecture across multiple software product teams, translating business requirements into scalable, secure designs and promoting enterprise standards. Mentoring engineering teams and collaborating with IT, Security, and CloudOps are key aspects of this role.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions and reference architectures spanning applications, APIs, integrations, data platforms, SSO, CIAM, MDM, security, AI, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead solution architecture across multiple software product teams to promote consistent application of enterprise design and development standards.
• Translate functional, non-functional, operational, security, risk, and business requirements into scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solution designs.
• Lead technology evaluations, architecture and design sessions, and technical decision-making in partnership with engineering teams and clients.
• Develop proofs of concept, reference implementations, automation, and technical solutions to evaluate and accelerate adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities.
• Establish and advocate for architectural standards, patterns, frameworks, tools, and best practices that improve engineering quality and productivity.
• Ensure solution designs align with applicable industry, regulatory, security, business continuity, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate across engineering, architecture, security, CloudOps, and IT teams to connect enterprise strategy with implementation and maintain architectural consistency.
• Maintain and communicate reusable reference architectures, technical standards, and architectural guidance for engineering teams.
• Mentor engineering teams in adopting new technologies, architectural patterns, and development practices.

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solutions and reference architectures spanning applications, APIs, integrations, data platforms, SSO, CIAM, MDM, security, AI, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead solution architecture across multiple software product teams to promote consistent application of enterprise design and development standards.
• Translate functional, non-functional, operational, security, risk, and business requirements into scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solution designs.
• Lead technology evaluations, architecture and design sessions, and technical decision-making in partnership with engineering teams and clients.
• Develop proofs of concept, reference implementations, automation, and technical solutions to evaluate and accelerate adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities.
• Establish and advocate for architectural standards, patterns, frameworks, tools, and best practices that improve engineering quality and productivity.
• Ensure solution designs align with applicable industry, regulatory, security, business continuity, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate across engineering, architecture, security, CloudOps, and IT teams to connect enterprise strategy with implementation and maintain architectural consistency.
• Maintain and communicate reusable reference architectures, technical standards, and architectural guidance for engineering teams.
• Mentor engineering teams in adopting new technologies, architectural patterns, and development practices.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.