Senior Solution Architect (3967) - SMX
Boston, MA
About the Job
As a Senior Solution Architect at SMX, you will play a critical role in leading and driving cloud technology initiatives for our clients. You will be responsible for delivering client projects, leading technical teams, engaging with client executives, and supporting pre-sales activities. You should have advanced skills in application migration, application modernization, and DevSecOps. This role will require a blend of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients. This is a remote position supporting a Boston, MA based team.
Client Project Delivery:
o Lead the architecture and design of complex solutions in application migration, modernization, big data, and AI.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
o Ensure that technical solutions align with client objectives and requirements.
o Provide guidance and mentoring to project teams, ensuring successful project execution.
Pre-Sales Support:
o Engage with client executives to understand their business needs and challenges.
o Participate in pre-sales activities, including solution presentations, technical discussions, and proposal development.
o Develop comprehensive Statements of Work (SOWs) that clearly define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.
o Accurately predict the Level of Effort (LOE) required for project implementation.
Technical Leadership:
o Lead and inspire technical project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
o Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud, application migration, modernization, big data, and AI.
o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Client Relationship Management:
o Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
o Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical client executives.
o Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, with a focus on application migration, modernization, and DevSecOps.
- 10+ years of experience designing, deploying, and utilizing DevOps tool chains for deployment automation, Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Python
- 10+ years of experience in cloud computing or digital business development
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex technology projects that feature AWS, as well as other CSPs
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with and sell to client executives.
- Experience in developing well-written Statements of Work (SOWs) and accurately predicting project Levels of Effort (LOE).
- Demonstrated ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills:
- Relevant certifications in cloud computing, AI, or related areas are a plus.
- AWS Professional certifications strongly desired
Application deadline 1-3-2025
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.