Strategic Enterprise Solutions Architect

UL Research Institutes; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Research Institutes in Evanston, IL, is seeking a Solutions Architect to guide technology decisions and manage the solution portfolio. You will bridge business needs with technical capabilities, promotion of architectural standards, governance, and best practices.

Responsibilities include detailing solution architectures, aligning with enterprise strategy, and ensuring security and data protection across platforms like Azure, AWS, and interfaces with M365/Salesforce/Workday.

Qualifications

• Design and implement complex technical solutions across diverse technologies.
• Integrate systems, APIs, and data sources for reliable workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with SaaS/PaaS (M365, Salesforce, Workday) and IaaS.
• Azure or AWS Solutions Architect certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective designs.
• Lead evaluation and selection of platforms, services, and configurations.
• Consult on development, infrastructure design, and system integrations.
• Design architectures aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
• Produce architecture deliverables to support governance.
• Ensure security, compliance, and data protection in solutions.
• Define architecture principles and oversee aging technology remediation.

Skills

Solution design

System integration

Azure

AWS

APIs

Leadership

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

M365

Salesforce

Workday

Azure

AWS

Job description

UL Research Institutes in Evanston, IL, is seeking a Solutions Architect to guide technology decisions and manage the solution portfolio. You will bridge business needs with technical capabilities, promotion of architectural standards, governance, and best practices.

Responsibilities include detailing solution architectures, aligning with enterprise strategy, and ensuring security and data protection across platforms like Azure, AWS, and interfaces with M365/Salesforce/Workday.