• Enterprise Architect SAP

    IBM (Herndon, VA)


    Introduction

    A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

     

    You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

     

    Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

    Your role and responsibilities

    The Enterprise Architect designs and implements complex, multi-cloud architectures aligned with client business goals. Key responsibilities include translating technical, business, and FedRAMP-moderate security requirements into practical designs, thorough documentation, and technical leadership. Strong communication, client engagement, and problem-solving skills are vital.

     

    With over 10 years of experience, this professional excels in designing and implementing systems across SaaS, IaaS, and IPaaS models, achieving ATO/FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 moderate controls. They are skilled in enterprise integrations, capacity planning, performance optimization, and demonstrating exceptional client-facing abilities.

     

    Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

     

    Hybrid work arrangement four days a week (Monday-Thursday) in Reston office, one day work from home.

    Required technical and professional expertise

    * Experience implementing SAP systems (preferably SAP Concur) and designing architectures that can operate in a federal environment.

    * At least 15 years experience in designing complex cloud platforms, including DevSecOps and cloud migration.

    * Proven track record as a Technical Architect with FedRAMP experience and Federal IT requirement knowledge (FISMA, NIST).

    * Broad architecture design knowledge and solution capability analysis.

    * Extensive capacity planning, scalability, and performance optimization experience.

    * Deep understanding of data handling protocols and industry standards. Strong grasp of Enterprise Cybersecurity.

    * Experience integrating SaaS solutions with multiple ERP systems (preferably SAP), custom apps, and mobile apps.

    * Proven ability to evaluate solution alternatives based on architectural design principles.

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    * Previous experience in implementing 'System of Systems' that include SAP solutions such a Concur, S4/HANA, and/or BTP

     

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.