Principal IT Consultant

The Principal IT Consultant / IT Architect is a strategic leader responsible for designing implementing andoptimizingcomplex enterprise-level IT infrastructures for a diverse range of clients. This role requires deep technicalexpertisein IT architecture including cloud environments systems and infrastructure IT security and automation. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive innovation across projects. Equally important you will own the commercial side of the work: sizing effort recommending hours and resource mix and aligning client budgets to the outcomes they are buying. As a key technical authority you will shape IT strategies solve high-level challenges and mentor senior engineers ensuring the successful delivery ofcutting-edgeIT solutions.

Archetype SC is seeking an elite-level Principal IT Consultant / IT Architect to lead the design strategy and implementation of complex IT solutions across a diverse client base. This role requires visionary leadership technical mastery and strategic foresight to shape the future of IT architecture. As a Principal Consultant or Architect you will drive the technical direction of IT projectsestablishbest practices and mentor senior IT engineers. This is a pivotal role ideal for someone who thrives on innovation solving high-level IT challenges and collaborating with both clients and internal teams.

Location:Myrtle Beach SC preferred; open to qualified candidates throughout the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the strategic vision for IT architecture and serve as the top technical authority in the design implementation and optimization of advanced IT solutions.

• Lead complex multi-disciplinary IT projects from conception through completion including cloud infrastructure data centers virtualization and IT automation.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and clients to develop technology roadmaps ensuring IT solutions align with business goals and future growth.

• Design andarchitectscalable secure and high-performance IT infrastructures that meet the needs of global enterprises.

• Oversee the integration of new IT technologies into existing environments ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruption to client operations.

• Lead pre-sales efforts including developing and presenting technical solutions to clientsassistingwith proposals and contributing to business development.

• Provide expert consulting services in areas such as IT security high-availability architectures disaster recovery and compliance.

• Develop level-of-effort estimates for proposed engagements recommending hours resource mix and timelines that are realistic defensible and aligned to the complexity of the work.

• Align client budgets with business outcomes advising on phasing trade-offs and prioritization so that every dollar invested maps to a measurable result.

• Author and review statements of work (SOWs) scoping documents andchangeorders clearly defining deliverables assumptions exclusions and acceptance criteria.

• Partner with sales and delivery leadership on pricing strategy margin targets and risk assessment across fixed-fee time-and-materials retainer and managed services engagements.

• Monitor burn rateutilization and budget-to-actual performance on active projects surfacing variances early and recommending corrective action before they affect the client or the engagement margin.

• Advise clients on total cost of ownership (TCO) return on investment (ROI) and cloud and licensing cost optimization as a core part of technology roadmap planning.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex IT issues that require deep technicalexpertiseand innovative problem-solving.

• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of IT infrastructure through the development and implementation ofcutting-edgesolutions.

• Mentor senior IT consultants and engineers sharing knowledge and promoting technical growth within the team.
• Keep pace with the latest advancements in IT evaluating and integrating new tools platforms and methodologies tomaintainArchetype SCs competitive edge.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in IT engineering architecture or IT consulting with an emphasis on large-scale enterprise environments.

• Proven consulting ability including discovery requirements definition and managing client expectations through difficult conversations.

• Provenexpertisein architecting and implementing IT infrastructures including data centers enterprise systems virtualization cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and IT automation.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade technologies from vendors like Microsoft Cisco VMware Palo Alto and Fortinet.

• Deep knowledge of IT security including identity and access management endpoint and perimeter security and zero-trust architecture.

• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical designs while balancing performance scalability and security considerations.

• Demonstrated experience scoping and estimating consulting engagements including level-of-effort models resource planning and SOW development.

• Working knowledge of consulting commercial models (fixed-fee time-and-materials retainer and managed services) and the levers that drive project margin and client satisfaction.

• Ability to frame technical recommendations in financial termsfor executive and financial stakeholders.

• Strong leadership capabilities with a history of managing cross-functional teams and mentoring senior technical staff.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present and defend technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven experience in client-facing roles with the ability to manage executive-level client relationships and drive successful outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architect-level credentials such asCISSPTOGAF AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Additionalrelevant certifications.

• Extensive experience in cloud environments hybrid/multi-cloud strategies and edge computing solutions.

• Expertise inemergingtechnologies.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and IT automation.

• Familiarity with professional services automation (PSA) tools for forecastingutilizationtracking and project financial reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
  
• 401KRetirement savings plan with company match.
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
  
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas.

Required Experience:

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