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HID · 7 hours ago

Lead Systems Solution Architecture

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

HID is a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, specializing in trusted identities for people, places, and things. The Lead Systems Solution Architecture role involves delivering complex IT solutions and leading projects while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across global teams.

GovernmentInformation ServicesSecurity

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leading complex IT projects and changing implementations with minimal supervision

Driving process improvement initiatives aligned with ITIL best practices

Documenting and communicating project decisions via design documents, plans, and process flows

Designing and implementing enterprise-level network architectures and hybrid infrastructure

Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions

Automating deployments and configurations using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible

Providing technical guidance and mentorship through code reviews and pairing

Collaborating with cross-functional teams on network automation and security initiatives

Developing and enforcing information security policies and procedures

Conducting security risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

Ensuring compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and CFIUS

Overseeing third-party vendor security assessments and maintaining approved vendor registry

Implementing zero-trust architectures, endpoint protection, and secure identity management

Independently managing support calls and outage notifications

Applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to build scalable, resilient systems

Proactively identifying and resolving issues in requirements and implementations

Communicating effectively across IT, business, and engineering teams

Leading offshore teams across time zones and cultures with clear communication and delivery alignment

Partnering with product, QA, and supporting teams to align technical solutions with business goals

Promoting best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and knowledge sharing

Fostering inclusive team culture and mentor junior engineers

Qualification

Cloud technologiesNetwork architectureDevOps practicesSecurity complianceCI/CD toolsITIL best practicesAutomation toolsScripting languagesProcess improvementTechnical leadershipMentoringCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Networking, Software Engineering or related field

6–8 years of relevant experience (or Master's with 5–6 years)

In-depth understanding of IT operations, cloud technologies, and ITIL practices

Expertise in enterprise-level network design, advanced troubleshooting, and automation

Expertise in AWS Cloud (automation/deployments via Terraform/CloudFormation), On-Prem Virtualization (VMWare/Proxmox/Hyper-V), Windows and Linux OS expertise, etc

Experience with CI/CD tools, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and DevOps methodologies

Strong knowledge of security principles, frameworks, and compliance standards

Familiarity with compliance standards and secure coding practices

Preferred

Preferred certifications: AWS, Networking, On-Premises Virtualization (VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper-V), Windows/Linux

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package

Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture

Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential

Company

HID

Glassdoor3.7

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places and things.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hidglobal.com

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