> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/292027-senior-director-enterprise-solution-architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/292027-senior-director-enterprise-solution-architecture). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, Enterprise Solution Architecture - **Company:** Ascension - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $248,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Portfolio Management, Health Informatics, Cyber Security, Custom Software, Cloud Platform System, Togaf - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a4704d81187b3b4a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Senior leadership?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management., * 10 or more years of architecture experience; experience working in a large global IT environment strongly preferred. * Healthcare IT experience is highly preferred, ideally encompassing a broad range of business areas, care delivery settings, including related processes, integration and solution exposure. * Familiarity with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and architecture modeling tools (e.g. Abacus, IBIS, Orbus iServer, MEGA, LeanIX, etc. ## Description * Own and lead Enterprise Solution Architecture for large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives * Partner with Portfolio Executives, Enterprise Architects, and business leaders to deliver end-to-end architecture leadership-from early concept through deployment-ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, governance, and business outcomes. * Identify technology pain points and leads platform modernization, application portfolio simplification, and standardization efforts to improve resilience, reduce cost, and optimize performance metrics. * Architect complex, cross-domain solutions spanning COTS, cloud/hyperscalers, infrastructure, data, AI, security, integration, and custom development. * Bring strong executive presence and modeling expertise (business, data, application, technology, and security architecture); excelling in navigating matrixed environments, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high-quality outcomes under ambiguity and compressed timelines. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Product discovery techniques developers should know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1009-product-discovery-techniques-developers-should-know) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)