IT Solution Architect
Job Description
Job Summary:
The IT Solutions Architect will be responsible for reviewing overall customer project, delivery and providing holistic strategic architecture combined with technology, client insights, to drive overall business value and adoption. This role will develop strong relationships with multiple business units at all levels, while responsible for the strategic solutions delivery of various infrastructure consulting services to our clients and across the organization. The individual in this role must demonstrate the ability to lead infrastructure engagements leveraging cloud or premise-based technologies.
Job Duties
• Drives client executive management with defining IT strategy and direction
• Establishes and executes the company’s infrastructure services strategy to include security, virtualization, defining overall direction and offerings within the company and for clients
• Oversees and manages with client executive management, evangelizes our technology offering best in class services
• Conducts client IT assessments to identify technology gaps and develop/execute a remediation roadmap
• Collaborate with other company practices to deliver holistic customer solutions
• Oversees strategic projects and manages collaborative efforts to address challenging solutions
• Drives and delivers modern infrastructure solutions while identifying new technology needed for the continued success of the practice
• Manages Solution Architecture utilizing Security, Cloud Technologies, On-Premise Infrastructure, Server Compute, Client Compute, Advanced Networking, Storage, Virtualization and Office 365
• Oversees the Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) process as it applies to IT and integrations architecture for clients undergoing a buy-side or sell-side activity
• Manages infrastructure solutions and delivery team
• Travels to the client site, as needed
• Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Proactively manages team to defined practice KPIs while responsible for team performance metrics, yield, and developing new skills
• Evaluates and builds a high performing team while supporting the team’s hiring, recruiting, and retention
• Manages professional development of team and leads performance evaluations of direct reports
• May act as Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Business or Information Technology, preferred
Experience
• Five (5) or more years of experience with infrastructure implementation life cycles and the ability to demonstrate success leading multiple infrastructure project teams to completion, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing project timelines and deliverables, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience with infrastructure package solutions, required
• Two (2) or more years of experience conducting IT Assessments, IT Due Diligence and Solution Architecture road mapping and deliverables, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of experience in application development, preferred
• Experience working in a consulting environment, preferred
License/Certifications
• N/A
Software
• Experience in two (2) or more technology infrastructure environments, required:
• Security
• Microsoft
• Cloud Technologies
• On-Premise Infrastructure
• Server Compute
• Client Compute
• Advanced Networking
• Storage
• Virtualization
• Office 365;
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, SQL, Go, Rust, PowerShell etc.), preferred
Language
• N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong facilitation and collaboration skills
• Self-driven, strong attention to detail, and excels operating in a fast-paced technical environment
• Inquisitive technologist - ability to stay up to date on the latest industry trends
• Ability to solve problems, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues
• Able to convey complex technical information in a format suitable for non-technical executives
Keywords : Manager, Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Project Manager, Agile, Methodology, Sprints, Facilitator, PowerPoint, User Experience, User Enablement, Cloud Solutions, Security, Cloud Technologies, On-Premise Infrastructure, Windows Defender, Server Compute, Client Compute, Advanced Networking, Storage, Virtualization, Office 365, SQL, PowerShell, Architecture, C#, Python, Go, Rust, Due Diligence, Assessment
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On
• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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