College of the Holy Cross · 19 hours ago
Principal Solutions Architect
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expThe College of the Holy Cross is focused on creating a world-class workforce dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism and mutual respect. They are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to serve as the principal technical leader responsible for the design, development, and implementation of robust technology solutions that support the College's mission.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-wide technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration between disparate systems
Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of technical standards, reference architectures, and design patterns for the department
Create detailed solution architecture documents, diagrams, and technical roadmaps
Ensure that all solutions are designed with security, scalability, reliability, and data integrity as fundamental principles
Serve as the foremost technical expert and 'player-coach' for the IT department, mentoring staff on modern engineering practices and the effective use of AI-assisted coding and troubleshooting tools to accelerate delivery
Key cross-functional senior technical resource for ITS campus operations
Act as a key technical consultant to IT leadership, providing expert analysis and recommendations on complex technical decisions
Lead cross-functional teams through complex, multi-system troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts
Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging technologies to assess their potential value to the College
Drive the technical vision for the adoption of cloud platforms (AWS), defining best practices for layout, networking, migration, deployment, and cost management
Champion the adoption of DevOps, AI-driven operations (AIOps), and automation practices to predictively identify issues and improve the efficiency of IT operations
Work closely with Project Managers, Application Leads, and business stakeholders to ensure technical designs meet functional requirements
Collaborate with the Information Security team to integrate security into every stage of the solution development lifecycle
Participate in the IT leadership and change management processes to ensure architectural alignment and standards adherence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related experience
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering, systems architecture, or solutions architecture role
Proven experience designing complex, multi-tenant or multi-campus IT solutions that integrate legacy infrastructure with modern cloud platforms
Broad technical expertise spanning several of the following areas: Cloud Platforms: Strong working knowledge of cloud ecosystems such as AWS and or Azure and or Google Workspace
Infrastructure: Strong core knowledge in server virtualization, Windows/Linux administration, Microsoft domain services, enterprise storage, and networking principles
Endpoint Administration and Architecture: Design, deploy and manage enterprise endpoint provisioning and security using Microsoft Intune/Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Zero‑Touch deployment (Windows Autopilot/DEP), including automated enrollment, configuration profiles, app delivery, update rings, compliance and Conditional Access
Identity & Access Management: Experience using and deploying SAML, OAuth, Active Directory, and federated identity solutions
Enterprise Applications: Experience with the architecture of core education systems such as ERP, CRM, and/or LMS systems
Databases & Integration: Experience and understanding of enterprise application integrations, APIs and data flows
Information Security: Advanced expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and risk management. Possession of an advanced security certification (CISSP, CISM) is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead complex troubleshooting efforts across multiple technology stacks
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred
Experience working in a higher education environment with multiple years leading technical solution deployment, troubleshooting and support
Relevant professional certifications across pillars
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
Experience with utilizing Managed Service Providers
Experience with AI tools to enhance productivity
Company
College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts institution.
501-1000 employees
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