Technical Architecture Consultant

The Technical Architecture Consultant is responsible for designing and delivering technology architecture tailored to a specific platform, product, or client engagement, ensuring that solutions meet critical performance, capability, and scalability requirements. This role assesses complex business needs and translates them into effective technical strategies, ensuring that architecture aligns with both current and future organizational goals. The Technical Architecture Consultant collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal system functionality, drawing on knowledge of enterprise content management systems, data governance practices, scalable architecture design, performance optimization, system integration, and cloud-based solutions. Given the nature of the engagements supported, this position requires an active or obtainable government security clearance and a DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Designs and delivers technology architecture solutions tailored to a specific platform, product, or client engagement, ensuring solutions meet performance, capability, and scalability requirements.

• Assesses complex business needs and translates them into effective, scalable technical strategies and solution designs.
• Ensures technology architecture aligns with both current and future organizational goals, incorporating enterprise content management, data governance, and scalable architecture design practices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and infrastructure and security engineers, to ensure seamless integration and optimal system functionality.
• Evaluates and recommends performance optimization strategies, system integration approaches, and cloud-based solution options.
• Supports the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA-based solutions, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise architecture standards.
• Monitors emerging technology trends and adapts architecture strategies to evolving business and technical requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and thought leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering through implementation and support.
• Maintains compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity workforce certification requirements (DoD 8140/8570) for duties performed on client engagements.
• Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor., Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:
• Challenge - We believe in challenging the present - it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun - We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In - You can’t fake passion - show your energy. Own it - take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer - We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true - no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) - We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower - Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience (with a bachelor’s or master’s degree) or 10-13 years of relevant experience (without a degree) in technology architecture, solution design, or a related field.
• Active Security+ certification or another DoD 8140/8570-approved credential, or the ability to obtain one within [X] days of hire.
• Working experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering technology architecture solutions across platforms, products, or client engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with enterprise content management (ECM) systems and data governance frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and cloud architecture patterns (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with system integration tools and middleware (e.g., SAP BTP/Integration Suite, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi).
• Additional DoD 8140/8570-approved certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CySA+).
• SAP certification(s) relevant to S/4HANA architecture or specific functional or technical modules.
• TOGAF or another enterprise architecture framework certification.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs requiring an active security clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile or SAP Activate delivery methodologies.
• Experience conducting performance optimization and scalability assessments for large-scale enterprise platforms.

Compensation: In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting., C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.