Principal Architect, Enterprise Engineering
Thrive
About the position At Thrive, a Principal Architect is responsible for devising implementation strategy, assessing client readiness and orchestrating Thrive engineering teams as the technical project lead dedicated to Thrive’s Enterprise clients. This...
Job description
Technical ownership of Thrive Enterprise client projects related (but not limited to) the following:
Microsoft 365 Platform
Thrive Security Service Offerings
Cloud Infrastructure Platforms (VMWare, Azure, AWS)
Network Infrastructure
Windows Server Technology
Line-of-business Applications
Ability to assess and implement technologies across diverse computing environments for Thrive enterprise clients
Analyze an unfamiliar client environment to determine the most secure, efficient and successful path to complete documented project goals
Work through the project process to reach a successful outcome by:
Coordinating and prioritizing engineers from multiple distributed teams
Successfully translating customer business needs into technical realities
Performing hands-on engineering as necessary
Pivot technical approach to meet shifting priorities set by Thrive enterprise clients
Clearly and professionally communicate project plans, potential impacts and testing procedures to Thrive enterprise clients at both a technical and an executive level.
Track and manage time effectively to accomplish multiple ongoing projects.
Responsibilities
Devise implementation strategyAssess client readinessOrchestrate Thrive engineering teams as the technical project leadOversee the successful technical execution of projectsProvide technical ownership of Thrive Enterprise client projects related to Microsoft 365 Platform, Thrive Security Service Offerings, Cloud Infrastructure Platforms (VMWare, Azure, AWS), Network Infrastructure, Windows Server Technology, and Line-of-business ApplicationsAssess and implement technologies across diverse computing environments for Thrive enterprise clientsAnalyze unfamiliar client environments to determine the most secure, efficient, and successful path to complete documented project goalsCoordinate and prioritize engineers from multiple distributed teamsTranslate customer business needs into technical realitiesPerform hands-on engineering as necessaryPivot technical approach to meet shifting priorities set by Thrive enterprise clientsCommunicate project plans, potential impacts, and testing procedures to Thrive enterprise clients at both a technical and an executive levelTrack and manage time effectively to accomplish multiple ongoing projectsRequirements
Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Degree or equivalent work experience6-8+ years of Administrative and/or Project experience with Windows Server and related technologies6-8+ years of workstation, network, and/or public cloud support experienceExperience with monitoring and remote management toolsExperience working with highly complex technical projects involving multiple workstreamsSelf-motivated with ability to work both independently and in a team environmentNice-to-haves
Experience using ServiceNow (or other project management software)Experience in ITIL methodology and change management processesWillingness to improve team process and contribute to team and company initiatives