Kentro Estelle iLab
Principal Solution Architect Generalist
Kentro Estelle iLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Kentro is seeking a
Principal Solution Architect Generalist
who bridges strategy and execution, an enterprise leader capable of designing, governing, and modernizing complex technology ecosystems that support mission‑critical outcomes. This role demands a blend of architectural depth and operational insight: someone who can translate business intent into secure, scalable, and compliant solutions while installing the structures that make innovation repeatable. The ideal candidate combines enterprise and infrastructure architecture expertise with the judgment to balance modernization, cost, and compliance.
Kentro’s core capabilities include Infrastructure Modernization, Data and AI, Human Capital Management (HCM), Cybersecurity, and Healthcare. Our technology partnerships, with AWS, Microsoft, Google, UiPath, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Tableau, and Databricks, provide a platform for shaping forward‑leaning architectures that drive measurable impact across government and commercial portfolios.
Responsibilities Solution Strategy & Design
Develop cohesive end‑to‑end architecture blueprints that translate business strategy into actionable, scalable, and future‑ready technology roadmaps.
Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions spanning on‑premises, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Evaluate solution viability through feasibility studies, proofs of concept, and structured technical risk assessments to inform architecture decisions.
Establish and maintain architecture guardrails that ensure design decisions across platforms and teams remain consistent.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Lead cross‑functional engineering teams through design, build, test, and delivery phases to ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards.
Coach and empower solution architects, senior engineers, developers, and consultants on architecture patterns, engineering discipline, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and shared accountability.
Champion architectural quality and delivery standards by establishing review processes, design authorities, and communities of practice that promote consistency and innovation across teams.
Customer Engagement
Act as a strategic and trusted technical partner to corporate services and service delivery, aligning technology direction with organizational goals and operational excellence.
Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solutions aligned with mission priorities.
Present architecture decisions, road maps, and ROI analyses to both technical and non‑technical audiences to drive informed decision‑making.
Partner with customer and program leadership to shape technology vision, align investments with strategic outcomes, and ensure sustained value realization.
Service Catalog Strategy & Management
Define, evolve, and govern a modular service catalog that standardizes delivery of integration, automation, and cloud capabilities, enabling scalability, transparency, and operational consistency across engagements.
Define and implement service level objectives, cost models, and transition frameworks that ensure operational readiness, financial transparency, and measurable performance accountability.
Continuously assess and refine catalog offerings based on adoption metrics, customer feedback, and evolving enterprise priorities to ensure sustained relevance and value.
Business Development
Partner with sales and capture teams to develop solution strategies, craft compelling RFP/RFI responses, and shape competitive bid approaches for federal and commercial pursuits.
Identify and advance growth opportunities within existing accounts by demonstrating how architectural innovation and modernization deliver measurable business value.
Contribute to go‑to‑market planning and thought leadership by translating emerging technologies and delivery capabilities into differentiators that strengthen Kentro’s market position.
Knowledge Management
Curate and institutionalize architectural knowledge by capturing patterns, decision rationales, and implementation lessons that inform future designs and reduce rework.
Maintain authoritative, version‑controlled architecture documentation, reference models, and solution guides that enable consistency across teams and programs.
Champion a knowledge‑sharing culture by operationalizing documentation standards, peer reviews, and learning exchanges that strengthen organizational maturity.
Develop and maintain an accessible, searchable knowledge base that centralizes architectural assets, accelerates onboarding, and promotes reuse across programs.
Innovation & Governance
Drive enterprise innovation by identifying, piloting, and operationalizing emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation, serverless, edge computing), converting proven capabilities into scalable standards and reusable frameworks.
Establish and lead governance practices that balance innovation velocity with architectural integrity, ensuring solutions remain compliant, secure, and maintainable across the enterprise.
Establish and enforce enterprise governance models that integrate architecture, security, and compliance frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL, NIST, FedRAMP, and related standards) to ensure design coherence, audit readiness, and sustained operational excellence across programs.
Location This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time, based on project needs.
Meet the Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive IT experience and at least 5 years in senior technical leadership roles such as Solution Architect, Chief Engineer, or Systems Engineer.
Enterprise Implementation Success – Proven track record delivering large‑scale, complex system integrations and operational optimizations across multi‑vendor environments.
Technical Expertise – Deep knowledge of systems engineering principles, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure – Azure preferred, Google Cloud), and designing architectures that guarantee scalability, security, and performance.
Communication – Exceptional written and oral presentation skills; ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strategic Thinking – Strong ability to convert business requirements into cohesive, actionable technical solutions that drive measurable value.
Project Management – Hands‑on experience managing the full engineering project lifecycle (planning, execution, monitoring, optimization) and delivering on tight deadlines in high‑stakes environments.
Security & Compliance – Expertise in security best practices and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP) and ability to embed these controls into solution designs.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP, or cloud specific credentials (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
Demonstrated success leading the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks, business process automation, and dataflow automation initiatives.
Federal Contracting Knowledge – Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, proposal development, contingent and new award requirements, and the integration of IT solutions within federal environments.
Experience with service catalog tooling (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC) and automation platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Azure DevOps, AWS CloudFormation).
Equal Employment Opportunity Kentro is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.
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By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is seeking a
Principal Solution Architect Generalist
who bridges strategy and execution, an enterprise leader capable of designing, governing, and modernizing complex technology ecosystems that support mission‑critical outcomes. This role demands a blend of architectural depth and operational insight: someone who can translate business intent into secure, scalable, and compliant solutions while installing the structures that make innovation repeatable. The ideal candidate combines enterprise and infrastructure architecture expertise with the judgment to balance modernization, cost, and compliance.
Kentro’s core capabilities include Infrastructure Modernization, Data and AI, Human Capital Management (HCM), Cybersecurity, and Healthcare. Our technology partnerships, with AWS, Microsoft, Google, UiPath, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Tableau, and Databricks, provide a platform for shaping forward‑leaning architectures that drive measurable impact across government and commercial portfolios.
Responsibilities Solution Strategy & Design
Develop cohesive end‑to‑end architecture blueprints that translate business strategy into actionable, scalable, and future‑ready technology roadmaps.
Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions spanning on‑premises, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Evaluate solution viability through feasibility studies, proofs of concept, and structured technical risk assessments to inform architecture decisions.
Establish and maintain architecture guardrails that ensure design decisions across platforms and teams remain consistent.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Lead cross‑functional engineering teams through design, build, test, and delivery phases to ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards.
Coach and empower solution architects, senior engineers, developers, and consultants on architecture patterns, engineering discipline, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and shared accountability.
Champion architectural quality and delivery standards by establishing review processes, design authorities, and communities of practice that promote consistency and innovation across teams.
Customer Engagement
Act as a strategic and trusted technical partner to corporate services and service delivery, aligning technology direction with organizational goals and operational excellence.
Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solutions aligned with mission priorities.
Present architecture decisions, road maps, and ROI analyses to both technical and non‑technical audiences to drive informed decision‑making.
Partner with customer and program leadership to shape technology vision, align investments with strategic outcomes, and ensure sustained value realization.
Service Catalog Strategy & Management
Define, evolve, and govern a modular service catalog that standardizes delivery of integration, automation, and cloud capabilities, enabling scalability, transparency, and operational consistency across engagements.
Define and implement service level objectives, cost models, and transition frameworks that ensure operational readiness, financial transparency, and measurable performance accountability.
Continuously assess and refine catalog offerings based on adoption metrics, customer feedback, and evolving enterprise priorities to ensure sustained relevance and value.
Business Development
Partner with sales and capture teams to develop solution strategies, craft compelling RFP/RFI responses, and shape competitive bid approaches for federal and commercial pursuits.
Identify and advance growth opportunities within existing accounts by demonstrating how architectural innovation and modernization deliver measurable business value.
Contribute to go‑to‑market planning and thought leadership by translating emerging technologies and delivery capabilities into differentiators that strengthen Kentro’s market position.
Knowledge Management
Curate and institutionalize architectural knowledge by capturing patterns, decision rationales, and implementation lessons that inform future designs and reduce rework.
Maintain authoritative, version‑controlled architecture documentation, reference models, and solution guides that enable consistency across teams and programs.
Champion a knowledge‑sharing culture by operationalizing documentation standards, peer reviews, and learning exchanges that strengthen organizational maturity.
Develop and maintain an accessible, searchable knowledge base that centralizes architectural assets, accelerates onboarding, and promotes reuse across programs.
Innovation & Governance
Drive enterprise innovation by identifying, piloting, and operationalizing emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation, serverless, edge computing), converting proven capabilities into scalable standards and reusable frameworks.
Establish and lead governance practices that balance innovation velocity with architectural integrity, ensuring solutions remain compliant, secure, and maintainable across the enterprise.
Establish and enforce enterprise governance models that integrate architecture, security, and compliance frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL, NIST, FedRAMP, and related standards) to ensure design coherence, audit readiness, and sustained operational excellence across programs.
Location This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time, based on project needs.
Meet the Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive IT experience and at least 5 years in senior technical leadership roles such as Solution Architect, Chief Engineer, or Systems Engineer.
Enterprise Implementation Success – Proven track record delivering large‑scale, complex system integrations and operational optimizations across multi‑vendor environments.
Technical Expertise – Deep knowledge of systems engineering principles, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure – Azure preferred, Google Cloud), and designing architectures that guarantee scalability, security, and performance.
Communication – Exceptional written and oral presentation skills; ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strategic Thinking – Strong ability to convert business requirements into cohesive, actionable technical solutions that drive measurable value.
Project Management – Hands‑on experience managing the full engineering project lifecycle (planning, execution, monitoring, optimization) and delivering on tight deadlines in high‑stakes environments.
Security & Compliance – Expertise in security best practices and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP) and ability to embed these controls into solution designs.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP, or cloud specific credentials (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
Demonstrated success leading the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks, business process automation, and dataflow automation initiatives.
Federal Contracting Knowledge – Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, proposal development, contingent and new award requirements, and the integration of IT solutions within federal environments.
Experience with service catalog tooling (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC) and automation platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Azure DevOps, AWS CloudFormation).
Equal Employment Opportunity Kentro is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.
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