Solution ArchitectLocation: Mason, OH Rate: DOE $/hr. Position Type: contract Interview Process: Phone Followed by F2FUS Citizen, Green Card and GC EADOverall you will:Establish an expert framework of competency in technical areas required in solutions design.Create and maintain strong relationships; fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and cooperation.Create technical and services solutions that are market competitive as well as targeting specific client needs.Procure costing information and quotes as necessary for the technical solutions designed.Serve as the key interface to Global and local teams to assure solution acceptance and delivery.High level understanding of the following:Automation technologies – IPsoft IPcenterSystems integration – ServiceNow, SCOM and Nagios Monitoring tools, Oracle and other enterprise service bus technologiesAuthentication Technologies such as Active Directory, LDAP, Oracle Identity ManagementLinux, Windows, and Unix Hardware/Operating SystemsServer Virtualization Technologies such as VMWareHigh Availability Technologies including Replication, Load Balancing and Disaster RecoveryNetwork architecture and designRequired Skills & Competencies:7+ yrs of IT experience with Application hosting solutions architecture and designSignificant experience with solutions development, testing, proof of concept and migrations; problem solving and root cause analysisConsultative approach with internal and client teams and ability to articulate technical concepts using simple business language for the non-technical.Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities.Ability to manage multiple deliverables with competing priority, expert time and task management skillsAbility to build strong relationships and trust across both internal and external organizationsAbility to decide critical design, operational and financial points with great accuracy in a short time frameHigh level understanding and experience of application development life-cycle and alternative SDLC methodologies such as AgileGeneral Business acumenSuperior written and verbal communication skillsPrior experience with managing projects