Enterprise Solutions Architect

The Enterprise Solutions Architect is a strategic technology leader responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the organization’s application, infrastructure, cloud, integration, and technology architecture. This role serves as the bridge between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring that all technology investments align with enterprise goals, security standards, scalability requirements, and operational excellence objectives.

The Enterprise Solutions Architect provides leadership across digital products, enterprise applications, infrastructure platforms, cloud services, and emerging technologies. This individual partners closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, product teams, engineering teams, and external vendors to drive innovation while maintaining a secure, reliable, and scalable technology ecosystem., Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and technology roadmap
• Develop future-state architecture strategies that align with business growth and digital transformation objectives
• Establish architecture governance processes and lead architecture review boards
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments
• Drive modernization initiatives across application and infrastructure portfolios

Application Architecture

• Lead the design of enterprise application ecosystems including ERP, CRM, collaboration, operational, and custom-built solutions
• Define standards for APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and application integration
• Ensure application architectures are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements
• Guide application modernization and cloud migration strategies
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams on solution design and architectural decisions

Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture

• Develop enterprise infrastructure strategies covering networking, compute, storage, virtualization, and endpoint technologies
• Lead architecture decisions for cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-premises environments
• Ensure infrastructure supports business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability requirements
• Establish standards for infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and platform engineering practices
• Optimize infrastructure performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency

Security & Technology Governance

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to embed security-by-design principles into all architectures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and corporate governance requirements
• Review and approve major technology designs and exceptions

Integration & Data Architecture

• Establish enterprise integration strategies connecting cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and partner platforms
• Define architecture standards for data movement, interoperability, and system integration
• Partner with data and analytics teams to ensure architecture supports enterprise reporting, AI, analytics, and data governance objectives

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership
• Facilitate strategic technology planning across business and IT organizations
• Mentor Solution Architects, Engineers, and Technical Leads
• Influence technology direction without direct authority across multiple teams
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What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

• Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
• Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
• Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
• Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
• Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
• Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• 7 to 11+ years of progressive IT experience spanning applications, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems
• 7+ years of architecture experience, including Enterprise Architect, Lead Architect, or Principal Architect roles
• Deep expertise in enterprise application architecture and infrastructure architecture
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
• Strong knowledge of:
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP)
• Enterprise integration patterns and API management
• Infrastructure architecture and networking
• Security architecture and governance frameworks
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• High-availability and disaster recovery design
• DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology decisions to business outcomes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills, * 12+ years of experience of progressive IT experience spanning applications, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems
• TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification
• Experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience supporting manufacturing, agriculture, supply chain, distribution, or retail operations
• Knowledge of AI/ML, automation platforms, and modern digital product ecosystems
• Experience with Operational Technology (OT), IoT, or industrial systems is a plus
• Improve alignment between infrastructure, application, and business strategies
• Increase adoption of cloud-native and automation-first practices
• Improve system scalability, resiliency, and security posture
• Enable faster and more predictable delivery of strategic technology initiatives
• Become the trusted architectural advisor for executive and business leadership

Be an Early Applicant In-Office or Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 140K-170K Annually Senior level In-Office or Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 140K-170K Annually Senior level Defines and governs enterprise architecture across applications, infrastructure, cloud, integrations, security, and data. Develops technology strategies and roadmaps, leads architecture governance and modernization initiatives, and guides cloud migration, application integration, infrastructure automation, resiliency, and security-by-design. Partners with executives, business stakeholders, product teams, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and vendors to align technology investments with business objectives. Mentors technical teams and communicates architectural decisions across technical and business audiences. The summary above was generated by AI

About Cox Farms

Cox Farms, which operates across North America, is part of the Cox Enterprises family of businesses and a pioneering leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry. Backed by Cox Enterprises’ long-standing commitment to building stronger businesses and a better world, Cox Farms is dedicated to revolutionizing food production through sustainable and innovative technology. Our cutting-edge facilities leverage advanced agronomic, production, and greenhouse systems to deliver fresh, high-quality produce to consumers year-round-minimizing environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency., Remote or Hybrid United States 107K-160K Annually Senior level 107K-160K Annually Senior level Cloud * Fintech * Software * Business Intelligence * Consulting * Financial Services Serve as a trusted advisor to behavioral health providers by reviewing financial reporting, preparing budgets/forecasts, analyzing KPIs, providing technical accounting support, identifying operational improvements, leading US and offshore engagement teams, and coaching staff to ensure high-quality deliverables and client service. Top Skills: Bill.ComNetSuiteQuickbooks OnlineSage Intacct Wipfli, Remote or Hybrid United States 80K-108K Annually Senior level 80K-108K Annually Senior level Cloud * Fintech * Software * Business Intelligence * Consulting * Financial Services Supports revenue forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and recurring reporting across utilization, realization, WIP, AR, margins, backlog, and staffing metrics. Partners with accounting, billing, and business teams on close processes, M&A integration, reporting controls, dashboards, and revenue performance insights. Provides recommendations to finance and business leaders to improve planning, identify revenue leakage, and manage cash conversion risks. Top Skills: Excel Arcadia

Culture & Values at Cox Farms

At Cox Farms, we live out our Rooted Together culture:

Our Purpose, Vision & Mission

• Purpose: Nourish the Planet

• Vision: To be the most trusted partner in food

• Mission: Delivering the world a reliable supply of healthy and sustainable food powered by our people

• Anthem: The Future of Food Grows Here

Our Core Values At Cox Farms, our culture is Rooted Together. We live our values every day:

• Growth & Innovation - Always learning, improving, and finding better ways