SAP S/4 Solution Architect
Job Description
We are actively looking for an S/4HANA Solution Architect to join our growing team. You'll be working with clients across multiple industries applying your subject matter expertise to help deliver value-driven SAP solutions.
Due to the nature of our customers business successful candidates are required to be Security cleared or eligible for vetting.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture Strategy (A&D Context)
Required Qualifications
Core Competencies A&D Domain Expertise
Preferred Certifications
Unique Aspects of This Role in A&D
Due to the nature of our customers business successful candidates are required to be Security cleared or eligible for vetting.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture Strategy (A&D Context)
- Define enterprise architecture vision aligned with defense programs, product lifecycle, and mission readiness
- Develop long-term architecture roadmaps supporting:
- Digital thread / digital twin initiatives
- Engineering-to-manufacturing integration
- Sustainment and lifecycle management
- Aligning IT strategy with program-based funding models and contract structures
- Architect end-to-end integration across:
- PLM (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault 3DX, Apriso, PTC Windchill)
- ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
- MES and shop-floor systems (e.g., iBase-t Solumina)
- Integration platforms (e.g., eQ)
- Enable Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital thread continuity
- Support configuration management, BOM integrity, and traceability
- Design architecture supporting:
- Smart factory / Industry 4.0 initiatives, including connected assets and test labs
- Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring
- MRO platforms and field service systems
- Integrate IoT, edge computing, and telemetry from aircraft/defense systems
- Ensure compliance with:
- ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- CMMC
- NIST 800-53
- DoDAF
- Implement Zero Trust architectures and secure data segregation
- Support classified and unclassified environment separation
- Establish governance aligned with defense program lifecycle gates
- Lead architecture review boards for major programs and proposals
- Ensure reuse of platforms and reduction of program-specific silos
- Identify new business opportunities
- Support bid and proposal (capture) activities with architecture inputs
- Define technical baselines for new defense contracts
- Collaborate with program managers on cost, schedule, and risk
- Define enterprise data strategy for:
- Engineering data
- Manufacturing and quality data
- Sustainment and operational data
- Implement API-led and event-driven integration across legacy and modern systems
- Enable secure data sharing across partners, suppliers, and government entities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience
- 20+ years in IT or engineering systems within Aerospace & Defense
- 7+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles
- Experience supporting defense programs, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers
- Experience in executing Smart Factory initiatives
Core Competencies A&D Domain Expertise
- Product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Engineering design and simulation environments
- Manufacturing execution and quality systems
- MRO and sustainment operations Architecture Frameworks
- TOGAF
- DoDAF / MODAF (preferred)
- SAFe for large-scale program execution Technical Expertise
- Cloud environments (including GovCloud / classified cloud)
- Digital thread & digital twin architectures
- IoT / edge computing in aerospace systems
- High-performance computing (HPC) for simulation workloads
- Cybersecurity in regulated environments Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Experience working with
- Program managers
- Chief engineers
- Government stakeholders (DoD, primes)
- Strong ability to operate in matrixed, program-driven environments
Preferred Certifications
- TOGAF Certification
- Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure GovCloud)
- CISSP
- SAFe Agilist Key Deliverables
- Enterprise architecture aligned to defense programs
- Digital thread / digital twin architecture blueprints
- Secure data exchange frameworks
- Program-aligned technology roadmaps
- Architecture input for RFPs and contract bids Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Program execution efficiency (cost, schedule adherence)
- Reduction in engineering/manufacturing rework
- Digital thread adoption across lifecycle
- Compliance audit success (ITAR, CMMC)
- Improved fleet readiness and sustainment efficiency
Unique Aspects of This Role in A&D
- Operates within highly regulated, security-sensitive environments
- Balances program-specific customization vs enterprise standardization
- Supports long lifecycle systems (20–40 years)
- Integrates engineering rigor with enterprise IT strategy
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