Lead Solutions Architect – Automation Architecture (Remote)

FERGUSON

1d • $8,471 - $14,834 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and driven Lead Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of automation solutions across our on-premises and cloud environments. In this role, you will architect end-to-end automation frameworks, streamline operational workflows, and build the foundational tooling that enables our engineering teams to move faster with greater consistency and reliability. You will serve as a key technical leader, bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution across a hybrid enterprise landscape. This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations, systems engineering, or infrastructure architecture, with a strong emphasis on automation.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing automation solutions across hybrid and/or multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, GCP, VMWare Cloud Foundation 9.0+).
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, puppet, chef for provisioning and configuration management.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or ARM templates for building automation workflows and system integrations.
• Proven background in crafting and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices architecture in automated deployment contexts.
• Solid understanding of on-premises infrastructure including Windows and Linux operating systems, networking (routing, load balancers, VPNs), and security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with configuration management, event-driven automation, and self-healing infrastructure patterns.
• Knowledge of DevOps and agile methodologies with a track record of embedding automation into software delivery lifecycles.
• Experience with identity and access management automation, including AD integration and role-based access control provisioning.
• Proficiency in cost management and optimization strategies for cloud-based automation workloads.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex environments and deliver actionable automation strategies.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing technical and non-technical collaborators and mentoring junior engineers.
• Innovative mentality with a willingness to challenge legacy processes and champion modern automation approaches.
• High adaptability and a continuous learning mentality to keep pace with the constantly evolving automation and cloud landscape.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an SRE is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions that span on-premises data centers and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, GCP).
• Build comprehensive automation frameworks spanning provisioning, configuration management, deployment pipelines, and operational runbooks.
• Develop and enforce Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and practices to ensure consistent, repeatable, and auditable environment builds.
• Partner with platform, security, and application teams to identify manual processes and deliver automated replacements that reduce toil and risk.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of automation tooling, establishing governance and best practices for their use across the organization.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines that support automated testing, deployment, and rollback capabilities across hybrid environments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and standards for all automation solutions and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers building and consuming automation solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure automation designs meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-functional business customers to translate business requirements into automated, scalable technical solutions.
• Monitor automation health, identify failure patterns, and drive continuous improvement across the automation ecosystem.
• Stay ahead of emerging automation technologies, tools, and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior