Solution Architect
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As the technology firm that created the mobile world and a rich history of 145 years of building ground-breaking solutions and innovative technologies supported by 60,000+ patents, Ericsson has made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you are welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson’s Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions.
How Will You Contribute to the Company?The Enterprise Architecture group is on a mission to drive the wanted position for Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions by supporting this growing agile business. We are seeking a skilled customer focused Solution Architect (SA) to join our dynamic team to help us realize this quest. This role will play a crucial part in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, utilizing analytical, technical and problem-solving skills to enhance organizational processes and awareness. This role is part of the Enterprise Wireless Solutions Enterprise Architecture team, yet focused on the business to ensure requirements and solutions align with the longer-term strategy and target architecture.
The ideal candidate would be an excellent collaborator in their communication style and able to engage with diverse audiences and contexts seeking to understand the business objective and using technical skills to document the request. They would have the ability to articulate these business requirements and information clearly and effectively into scoping requirements for a team to assess against technical capabilities and roadmaps. This role is paramount in enhancing customer satisfaction and an active participate in customer satisfaction surveys to ensure we are exceeding customer expectations.
What Will You Do?The Solution Architect is responsible for designing, documenting and oversight of technical solutions that meet business requirements. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and translating these into technical specifications for architectural and security reviews. The Solution Architect ensures that the solutions are scalable, reliable, and align with the Enterprise Wireless Solutions strategic goals.
Design and Architecture:
- Develop high-level architectural solutions that align with business objectives.
- Create detailed technical specifications and architectural blueprints.
- Understanding of security frameworks and create detailed data flow diagrams
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work with business stakeholders to understand their requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Present architectural designs and solutions to stakeholders and review boards.
Technology Evaluation:
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Assess the impact of new technologies on current systems and processes.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure that solutions meet quality standards and performance requirements.
- Implement best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of the architecture.
Documentation and Training:
- Document all architectural decisions and solutions.
- Provide training and support to development teams and stakeholders.
- Create and maintain technical documentation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four-year bachelor’s in computer science (or equivalent) with eight to ten (8- 10) years progressive IT knowledge
- Five (5) years of experience in architecting and implementing solutions with a minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in solution development
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate solutions and designs to stakeholders
- Customer-centric mindset demonstrating results-oriented success working in a cross-functional team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in architectural frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF and LeanIX
- Ability to solve business requirements in end-to-end system design. This includes cloud design architecture (SaaS, IaaS) design skills as it relates to application support and migration to cloud based constructs
- FedRAMP and GovCloud experience in support of applications and cloud environments that meet DFARS and NIST 800-171 requirements
- Strong knowledge of software development languages and tools
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Gitlab, Jira, other SDLC processes)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
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Why Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions?At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.
Our values drive everything we do:
- Respect: we don't point a finger; we lend a hand.
- Integrity: we do the right thing, even when it is hard; we make fact-based decisions.
- Perseverance: we accept and embrace change; we have a passion to win!
- Professionalism: we hold each other accountable.
We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here.
Compensation & Benefits at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay:
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
$93,800.00 - $174,200.00
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. This variable pay opportunity is dependent upon the attainment of agreed to goals and objectives as determined by our Senior Leadership team. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions invests in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time:
Your work-life balance is important to us. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: 15 days of Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and 11 paid annual holidays (includes nine company holidays and up to two floating holidays). Please note that an employee’s FTO balance and floating holidays may be prorated in the first year, based on start date. We also offer paid maternity-leave benefits and six weeks 100% paid family leave for all employees.
Additional Benefits:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions employees.
The deadline to apply to this role is listed below.
10 / 22 / 2024Note: this date may be updated based on any extensions to the job posting.
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- Design technical solutions
- Document architectural decisions
- Ensure quality standards
- Evaluate new technologies
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