Solutions Architect

Roseville, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 122000 - 144500

Posted on: 27-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Solutions Architect

KAI Partners Inc. (KAIP) is currently seeking a Solutions Architect (SA) to evaluate plan implement and continually improve system-wide architecture strategies that enable clients to realize their strategic goals. SAs deliver scalable secure and future-ready solutions that align with business objectives and operational environments. They lead enterprise architecture initiatives across infrastructure applications and business processes ensuring compliance sustainability and effective stakeholder engagement. The SA also supports IT modernization AI-enabled solutions and technology integration efforts across public sector projects.

Responsibilities

Execute deep-dive evaluations of current state architectures across client portfolios including government and higher education environments.
Conduct gap and risk analyses of technology ecosystems applications and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for optimization.
Map IT assets and business processes to enterprise architecture governance principles aligning technology with organizational strategy.
Develop a comprehensive end-to-end enterprise architecture strategy covering business data application and infrastructure layers.
Define and document a unified Solution Architecture framework and standards for client adoption ensuring scalability interoperability and regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data governance cybersecurity and accessibility standards (ADA Section 508).
Provide architecture recommendations for cloud migration AI-enabled automation and advanced analytics to improve service delivery.
Support project planning implementation and execution by collaborating with project managers business analysts organizational change managers and data analysts.
Create risk mitigation strategies and optimization plans for system integration cross-departmental workflows and regulatory alignment.
Evaluate and recommend technology toolsets platforms and vendors including cloud-based and AI-driven solutions.
Participate in stakeholder engagement sessions and executive briefings to align solutions with business needs.
Develop training materials communications and knowledge transfer plans to support solution adoption and sustainability.
Promote alignment reuse of IT assets and adoption of best practices in agile development architecture and quality assurance.
Draft roadmaps budgets and implementation frameworks for large-scale architecture programs.
Establish and maintain a governance and continuous improvement process for architecture practices.
Provide ongoing coaching mentoring and advisory support to improve organizational architecture maturity.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Technically proficient in enterprise architecture concepts with ability to translate requirements into simplified guidance for executives and stakeholders.
Hands-on experience creating end-to-end system diagrams using EA tools.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure) AI/automation tools and enterprise integration methods.
Experience implementing cybersecurity compliance and data governance frameworks in large organizations.
Proven record of delivering highly available scalable and secure solutions.
Strong diagnostic problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills with ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Work/Education Experience

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (required).
Minimum of 5 years experience in enterprise architecture and IT modernization projects.
Experience leading cloud migration AI integration and large-scale system modernization initiatives preferred.
At least 3 years of experience leading/facilitating teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Experience in government higher education or public sector consulting engagements strongly preferred.

Compensation Range: $122000 - $144500

The salary range for this role may vary depending on the specific geographic location where this position is ultimately filled. Several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills and certifications pay equity and organizational needs are considered when determining the posted salary addition eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.

KAI Partners

KAI Partners Inc. is a Northern California-based small business that offers world-class management consulting and technology services to public and private sector clients on a variety of large-scale projects. The KAI Partners team has over 100 years of combined executive-level experience in information system design development implementation and testing. Our clients benefit from our proven program management project management and oversight program portfolio management Agile services organizational change management training enterprise architecture managed IT service and IT security support.

DescriptionSolutions ArchitectKAI Partners Inc. (KAIP) is currently seeking a Solutions Architect (SA) to evaluate plan implement and continually improve system-wide architecture strategies that enable clients to realize their strategic goals. SAs deliver scalable secure and future-ready solutions t...