Solutions Architect

This is a unique opportunity to join a "class-defining" environment where you will not just manage systems, but architect the future of how social science research is conducted at one of the world’s leading institutions. Reporting to the Manager, Research Technology Platforms, the Solutions Architect is a senior technical leader who collaborates closely with product and service leadership to drive the technical solutions for HBS research. Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable AWS-based research computing systems, ensuring alignment with security and regulated data requirements to sustain and scale a rapidly expanding research community Define and uphold technical standards for monitoring, health, and integrity of cloud-based research computing environments, including strategic oversight of system upgrades and patching Translate complex research needs and product priorities into sound technical approaches and delivery plans, balancing high-level architecture with hands-on systems engineering to deliver creative institutional or custom solutions Perform hands-on software engineering and develop custom tools to address complex researcher use cases beyond standard platform capabilities Influence the strategic direction of HBS IT research technology platforms by balancing the mitigation of technical debt with the adoption of next-generation tools Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and provide technical oversight and mentorship to strengthen team capability and solution quality Collaborate with key HBS IT partners and university-wide Harvard University IT peers to ensure research solutions align with enterprise infrastructure and security standards Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents Complete other responsibilities as assigned Working Conditions: Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per weekCompensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable): $140,000 - $145,000, salary commensurate with experienceVisa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this positionPre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, CriminalOther Information:This role is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA-based campus. This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location.

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