Solutions Architect

We motivate. We empower. We lead. We follow. We laugh. We succeed. ACS offers innovative and effective outsourcing solutions for clients around the world. We deliver higher quality, increased productivity, and lower costs. Can we do that for you? Sure we can. For business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO), ACS is not a product, we're services. We're people making technology work. We'd be glad to demonstrate the ACS advantage. Let us tell you about our world-class people, our company, and the "can-do" attitude that motivates us to deliver nothing less than the very best. Solutions Architect Job Description:Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!Solutions ArchitectThe solutions architect will work with business representatives, application development teams and IT infrastructure teams and will define and document the infrastructure supporting the business solutions proposed to customers as well as the solutions used by ACS to support its own business.The solutions architect will work within the Solutions Architecture team, and will develop, maintain, communicate and promote architecture guidelines and standards. The solution architect will work with the application development teams and IT infrastructure teams and will develop and document standard infrastructure solutions, will promote innovative, reusable, secure and cost efficient solutions based on up to date technologies and will facilitate the product selection process.The solutions architect will support technology consolidation efforts.Preferred requirements for this position include: · a practical knowledge and a large experience of a broad range of infrastructure technologies,· a practical knowledge and a large experience of infrastructure services delivery techniques,· a practical knowledge and a large experience of Internet facing environments,· a familiarity with Enterprise Architecture concepts and best practices,· the ability to understand how a business solution is delivered end to end,·people skills and the technical credentials required to drive change in a large decentralized organization.Other preferred requirements:· Thought leader, Agent of change and Team player· Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills· Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools· Solid people, leadership, teamwork and documentation skillsEducational Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field, OR equivalent work experienceACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.Job Experience:a practical knowledge and a large experience of a broad range of infrastructure technologies,· a practical knowledge and a large experience of infrastructure services delivery techniques,· a practical knowledge and a large experience of Internet facing environments,· a familiarity with Enterprise Architecture concepts and best practices,· the ability to understand how a business solution is delivered end to end,Expected Travel Time: None