Senior Solution Architect Lead

At Lumen, we are at the forefront of network solutions for AI, redefining how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven landscape. Our mission is to empower organizations to move swiftly and adapt to what’s next by seamlessly integrating people, data, and applications.

As part of our team, you will experience a collaborative culture built on trust and transparency, offering you the flexibility and support to make a significant impact. We are on the lookout for exceptional talent ready to take on exciting challenges and help us build the future.

The Role

As a Senior Solution Architect Lead, you will work closely with our Business Units, spearheading innovative discussions that foster business growth. You will leverage your technical and communication skills, along with your business acumen, to grasp business requirements, forge technical architectures, and present compelling solutions that deliver significant business value.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage architecture patterns, blueprints, and cost profiles.Define, document, and maintain approved cloud and application architectures, ensuring rapid delivery and consistent financial outcomes.Incorporate cost awareness into early design stages, treating cost as a vital architectural quality attribute.Employ FinOps principles to support accurate forecasting and budgeting in collaboration with engineering teams.Participate in architecture governance to evaluate cost and value along with technical aspects.Create decision-making artifacts that assist leadership in making informed technology investments.What We Expect from You

Over 10 years of experience in cloud, platform, and application architecture with senior-level influence.A proven track record in designing enterprise-scale, multi-cloud architectures.Strong expertise in cost-aware architecture and applying FinOps concepts in practical scenarios.Demonstrated capability to promote standard architecture patterns and reference architectures.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP)TOGAF Certification or equivalent enterprise architecture framework experience.Professional-level cloud architect certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.Experience collaborating with Enterprise Architecture or Architecture Review Boards.Familiarity with large-scale cloud financial management and optimization projects.Compensation

This position comes with a competitive base salary, which may vary based on experience and location. Typical salary ranges are:

$132,232 - $176,310 in select states.$138,844 - $185,124 in certain states.$145,456 - $193,940 in high-cost states.At Lumen, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. Come join a team where your contributions matter!

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Requisition #: 341616

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Disclaimer

The responsibilities described here are intended to provide a general overview of the position and may change according to business needs.