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Krasan Consulting Services

Senior Solution Architect

Krasan Consulting Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Overview

The Senior Solution Architect will serve as a strategic and technically proficient leader responsible for designing, governing, and executing enterprise-level solutions with a strong emphasis on data architecture, ETL processes, and integration strategy. This role bridges business vision with technical execution, ensuring that data-driven systems and enterprise applications are designed, implemented, and governed in alignment with modernization priorities, IT governance standards, and the agency’s digital transformation roadmap. Responsibilities

Strategic Systems & Data Architecture — Conduct comprehensive assessments of enterprise applications, databases, and integration ecosystems to evaluate scalability, modernization readiness, and mission-critical service delivery. Establish data architecture blueprints to guide the design and implementation of transactional and analytical systems. Modernization, Interoperability & Data Execution — Identify inefficiencies and data silos across legacy and modern systems, recommending hands-on data strategies that strengthen system interoperability and maintainability. Have hands-on experience in designing and implementing ETL pipelines, data migration initiatives, and real-time data integration processes across multi-platform environments. Have hands-on execution with cloud-based data services and hybrid integration models, focusing on cost efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Solution Planning & Execution for Data Readiness — Collaborate with business and technical teams to define solution and data strategies that anticipate both current and future operational, analytical, and reporting requirements. Have hands-on ability to translate high-level architectural visions into executable implementation roadmaps with measurable outcomes, delivering data and integration initiatives effectively. Have hands-on execution of data quality, governance, and lifecycle management frameworks, embedding controls into operational practices. Contribute architectural expertise to enterprise IT and data roadmaps, embedding execution-focused ETL and integration strategies into long-term planning. Oversee the execution of compliance-driven data initiatives, aligning solutions with NIST, FedRAMP, and other regulatory frameworks. Executive-Level Communication — Provide execution-ready insights on enterprise data strategy, system modernization, and integration initiatives to executive leadership. Serve as a trusted advisor on prioritization and execution trade-offs to optimize modernization efforts and data-driven decision-making. Qualifications and Experience

8–10+ years of progressive experience in solution architecture with demonstrated expertise in data architecture, ETL design, and execution of data integration projects. Expertise in data modeling, relational and cloud-native databases (SQL Server, AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.), and advanced SQL. Hands-on experience with ETL tools (Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, etc.), including building, testing, and optimizing complex pipelines. Hands-on execution of data governance, data quality frameworks, and metadata management practices in compliance-driven environments. Strong background in architectural frameworks (TOGAF, SOA, microservices) and modern data platform interoperability standards. Ability to translate enterprise architecture visions into clear, executable data and integration deliverables across complex environments. Exceptional communication and analytical skills to drive execution in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications

Experience executing data-centric modernization programs in public sector agencies, particularly involving grant management, licensing workflows, or subsidy program processes. Familiarity with DoIT standards, enterprise IT compliance, and regulatory-driven execution models. Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies in executing data and system modernization projects. Core Competencies

Strategic enterprise and data architecture planning Hands-on ETL pipeline design and delivery Data governance, compliance, and operational excellence Interoperability across legacy and cloud-native platforms Executive advisory and stakeholder engagement Complex problem-solving and solution execution Communication excellence and cross-functional collaboration Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Consulting Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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