What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect position at Klik Solutions, LLC?
Description
Klik Solutions has evolved far beyond its origins as a Managed Services Provider (MSP). Today, we stand as a comprehensive technology solutions provider, offering a broad spectrum of services that go beyond traditional IT support. Our portfolio now includes digital marketing, data analytics, compliance, security solutions, and cloud expertise.
As a dynamic technology partner, we seamlessly integrate with our clients as their one-stop solution for diverse needs. Whether it's crafting robust IT structures, implementing strategic digital marketing campaigns, harnessing the power of data analytics, ensuring regulatory compliance, fortifying security measures, or leveraging cloud technologies, we are committed to delivering excellence across the technological landscape.
Our growth signifies a commitment to providing holistic solutions, adapting to the ever-changing technological landscape, and empowering our clients to thrive in the digital era.
The IT Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive IT solutions that align with the clients' business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of technology, business processes, and strategic vision to create effective and scalable IT architectures.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Solution Design:
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders and IT teams, to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable IT solutions.
- Develop end-to-end architecture blueprints, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall strategy, standards, and industry best practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions that enhance business capabilities.
- System Integration:
- Design and oversee the integration of various IT systems, ensuring seamless communication and data flow between different components.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure that solutions are aligned with architectural guidelines and principles.
- Provide technical guidance during the implementation phase, addressing any challenges that may arise.
- Infrastructure Planning:
- Assess current IT infrastructure and make recommendations for improvements or enhancements.
- Design scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions, considering factors such as security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Stay informed about advancements in cloud technologies and evaluate their applicability to the organization.
- Security and Compliance:
- Embed security measures into the architecture to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
- Collaborate with security teams to conduct risk assessments and implement security best practices.
- Ensure that IT solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Documentation and Communication:
- Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and guidelines.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates to management and project teams on the progress of architecture initiatives.
- Technical Leadership:
- Provide leadership and mentorship to other IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with project managers to align architecture initiatives with project timelines and milestones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
- Excellent understanding of security, data management, and integration principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
