Suffolk County Water Authority

IT Solution Architect

Oakdale, NY

Full-time

$120,000-$130,000

About This Job

Summary:

The IT Solution Architect is a strategic leader responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing enterprise-wide technology solutions that support the organization’s business objectives. This role ensures alignment between technical systems and business goals by driving architectural standards across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. The architect will serve as the bridge between infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application development teams, focusing on solution scalability, performance, and compliance with modern security frameworks. This position will be on-site in our Oakdale, NY office. The schedule would be Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm.

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Posted Date:

6/13/2025

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Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

IT Department

Description:

Responsibilities include:

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Design and architect secure, scalable, and resilient end-to-end IT solutions—including web applications, APIs, integrations, and backend platforms—across hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.

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Translate business and functional requirements into comprehensive architectural designs and technical blueprints.

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Evaluate and recommend enterprise technologies, frameworks, and platforms with an eye on innovation, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Lead architectural governance, technical reviews, and compliance checks throughout the project lifecycle.

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Establish and drive architecture best practices, including standardization, reusability, and modular design principles.

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Oversee implementation of secure development lifecycles (SDLC) and integrate security-by-design practices.

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Configure and secure web traffic via WAFs, reverse proxies, TLS, and related security controls.

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Champion data privacy by enforcing data classification, retention policies, and governance strategies in all digital systems.

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Guide cross-functional teams on architectural approaches, solution patterns, and system integrations.

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Deliver technical roadmaps, PoCs (proof of concepts), and vendor evaluations to support innovation and modernization.

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Facilitate collaboration between business leaders and technical teams to ensure successful outcomes.

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Identify and mitigate architectural risks and advise on build-vs-buy decisions.

Qualifications:

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7 years of experience in an enterprise IT solution architect role required, 10 years preferred.

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science required, Master’s degree in Computer Engineering preferred.

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Deep technical expertise across infrastructure, systems, networking, and cybersecurity disciplines.

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Strong experience with the following technologies:

+ Virtualization: VMware + Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/CentOS) + Networking: Firewalls (Palo Alto), switches/routers (ProCurve), and wireless (Aruba) + Security Tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, MFA, Conditional Access + Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online + Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python

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Proven ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and deliver high-impact technical solutions.

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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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Strong documentation capabilities, including system diagrams, architecture documentation, and executive summaries.

The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements

Interested candidates should submit their application and resume, including salary requirements via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on “Career Opportunities”. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the range of $120,000-130,000. Salary expectations must be disclosed on application.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)

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