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Job Overview

Job Overview:

Fairview is looking for a Principal Architect to join our IT team. As a Principal Architect, you will serve as the strategic authority and thought leader for infrastructure, cloud, and network architecture across the enterprise. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with business acumen to define and govern the enterprise-wide technology landscape, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security.

Position Details:

+ 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)

+ day shift

+ as needed weekend rotation

+ fully remote, salaried position

Job Responsibilities:

+ Enterprise Strategy Alignment

+ Define and maintain the infrastructure and cloud architecture vision aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives.

+ Influence multi-year technology investment strategies and ensure alignment with business priorities.

+ Cloud & Infrastructure Leadership

+ Drive cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architecture models.

+ Lead Enterprise Cloud Migration Initiative working with all stake holders

+ Establish network modernization roadmaps, including SD-WAN, zero-trust security, and edge computing.

+ Lead data center transformation initiatives, including migration to cloud-native and containerized environments.

+ Governance & Standards

+ Chair architecture review boards for infrastructure and cloud domains.

+ Define and enforce architecture principles, patterns, and standards for infrastructure, networking, and cloud services.

+ Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.

+ Innovation & Emerging Technologies

+ Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI-driven network automation, serverless computing, and observability platforms.

+ Lead proof-of-concepts and pilot programs to validate new infrastructure solutions.

+ Collaboration & Mentorship

+ Partner with senior business leaders to influence enterprise technology decisions.

+ Mentor domain architects and technical teams to build deep expertise in infrastructure and cloud architecture.

Required:

+ Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, IT, or a combination of related experience/education

+ 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture leadership.

+ Proven experience in cloud architecture, network engineering, and infrastructure modernization.

+ Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP).

+ Expertise in network security, high availability design, and disaster recovery strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced certifications: TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Architect Expert, Cisco CCIE, TOGAF 9.x.

+ Experience with multi-cloud strategy, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

+ Strong leadership and communication skills for executive-level engagement.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status