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# Systems Architect

- **Company:** Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc.
- **Location:** Silverton, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us15b039c1cf3621fea6e046c7ec218e83

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
 * 8-12+ years of experience in IT systems, architecture, or engineering roles
 * Strong knowledge of system design, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
 * Proficiency in infrastructure, networking, and application architecture
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
 * Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills

Core Competencies

 * System Design & Architecture
 * Strategic Thinking
 * Technical Leadership
 * Risk Management
 * Scalability & Performance Optimisation
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

 * Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Azure Architect
 * Experience in microservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards
 * Experience leading large-scale digital transformation projects

## Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Systems Architect to design and oversee complex IT systems and infrastructure. This role is responsible for defining system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance, and aligning technical solutions with business goals.
The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience delivering enterprise-level solutions., * Design and define end-to-end system architecture for applications and infrastructure

 * Develop architectural frameworks, standards, and best practices
 * Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and high-performing
 * Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to align solutions with requirements
 * Evaluate and select technologies, tools, and platforms
 * Oversee system integration and interoperability across platforms
 * Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
 * Review technical designs and provide guidance to development teams
 * Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards
 * Lead architecture documentation and long-term system planning


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