Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Senior Solution Architect specializing in enterprise architecture, security, and scalable application design. This pivotal role involves defining, developing, and maintaining architecture standards, leading complex solution delivery, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards within large-scale enterprise environments. The Solution Architect will contribute to organizational strategic objectives by delivering resilient, secure, and efficient platforms, fostering best practices, and mentoring technical teams across projects and chapters.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture frameworks and tools (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) (12+ years)

• Extensive knowledge of security standards such as encryption, identity and access management, SSL/TLS, and security controls (e.g., OWASP, ISO 27001)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred)

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns

• Experience with enterprise data modeling, API gateways, and security protocols

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting regulatory compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC, GDPR)

• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, AI/ML integration, or blockchain technologies

• Support for security audit and governance practices

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices aligned with organizational and industry standards

• Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across applications and platforms

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical and business needs; translate these into architecture blueprints

• Support solution delivery by providing architecture guidance, impact analysis, and feasibility assessments

• Ensure architectural compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards

• Lead architecture reviews, performance tuning, and security assessments to uphold operational excellence

• Guide teams in adopting cloud-native, containerized, and microservices-based approaches

• Drive continuous improvement in architecture processes and support the automation of security and compliance controls

• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and training to architecture chapters and teams

• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging security threats, and innovative architecture patterns

Technical Skills (By Category)

Architecture & Frameworks (Essential):

• Enterprise architecture modeling (TOGAF, ArchiMate)

• Microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns

• Cloud-native architecture principles and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Security & Compliance:

• Security protocols: SSL/TLS, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), SAML, OAuth2

• Security standards: OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001, PCI DSS (preferred)

• Security tools: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager

Cloud & Deployment:

• Cloud deployment strategies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting hybrid or multicloud environments

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Tools & Technologies:

• API Gateway frameworks and security (e.g., APIM, API security gateways)

• Monitoring & observability: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry

• Security auditing and governance tools

Experience Requirements

• 12+ years in enterprise architecture, solution design, or technical leadership roles supporting large-scale or regulated environments

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and securing solutions across diverse technological domains

• Extensive background supporting compliance, audit, and security frameworks in complex environments

• Leadership experience in architecture governance, standards enforcement, and team mentorship

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop enterprise architecture blueprints, standards, and strategic technology roadmaps

• Lead complex solution design discussions, impact analysis, and feasibility studies

• Collaborate with project teams, security, and operations to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant platform delivery

• Conduct architecture reviews, security assessments, and performance tuning activities

• Support cloud migration, API integration, and container deployment efforts

• Implement technology automation to improve operational security and efficiency

• Mentor and guide technical teams and architecture chapters

• Document architecture decisions, standards, and security guidelines for compliance and audit readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 12+ years* of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design, or security governance

• Certifications such as TOGAF, CISSP, or cloud provider architecture certifications (preferred)

• Extensive experience navigating complex systems compliance, security, and risk management frameworks

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving capabilities for complex architecture challenges

• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement, training, and documentation

• Leadership qualities to guide architecture teams and enforce standards

• Adaptability to evolving industry trends, technology standards, and security regulations

• Innovation-oriented mindset for adopting emerging security, cloud, and architecture solutions

• Time management and organizational skills for managing multiple initiatives and compliance audits

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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