[Hiring] Principal Architect @GDT - General Datatech

Role Description

The Principal Architect will facilitate the establishment and execution of the architectural roadmap for Managed and Professional Services. They will drive solutions that fulfill GDT client needs and align with GDT's vision and strategy.

• Create custom solutions only when required.
• Apply business strategy while driving technology and IT strategy, balancing short-term and long-term client needs.
• Leverage an end-to-end approach by connecting all pieces of data to deliver solutions.
• Provide advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.
• Focus on building end-to-end objectively measurable technology and IT solutions.
• Take an active role in the performance management process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful enterprise architect must have and combine communication, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Experience with multiple technologies (subject matter experts on at least two or three technology areas).
• Ability to translate GDT client strategies into optimal, efficient scalable and measurable solutions.
• Other skills include business concepts, system architecture, strategy development, and enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to solve solution challenges through the solutioning and pursuit lifecycle.
• Proven experience supervising and providing technical guidance to other GDT architects.
• Experience in preparing and presenting solutions to all levels of client leadership including C-Suite.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Security, or equivalent experience.
• Strong IT and technology expertise inclusive of broad knowledge in most areas of GDT's portfolio.
• Likely to possess deep knowledge of multiple industries or verticals based on experience.

Certifications

• Possesses a variety of OEM and Industry entry-level, professional, specialist, and expert certifications spanning multiple vendors and technologies.
• Examples include Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCDP/CCIE/CCDE, NetApp NCTA/NCDA/NCSE/NCHCA, Fortinet NSE 1 - 8, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIS, etc.
• Also possesses professional certifications in other/cross-functional areas such as (ISC)² certifications, EXIN ITIL, Enterprise Architect Certifications (i.e., TOGAF), etc.

Company Description

GDT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, marital status, gender identity, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.