Senior IT Solutions Architect – Infrastructure

Arizona Public Service - APS

IT Solutions Architect III/Senior designing, implementing, and optimizing infrastructure solutions. Collaborating with IT leadership and business stakeholders to align services with business needs.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and deliver solutions for Compute & Storage, including Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Storage, Server Operations, Backup, Patch/Policy Management, and Performance Management.
Lead Cloud initiatives, covering Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, and Cloud Operations.
Oversee Data Center architecture and operations, including colocation and facility management.
Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and infrastructure security measures are in place.
Contribute to I&O strategy, intake, and action facilitation.
Support vendor management, contract negotiations, and IT asset management (hardware/software).
Drive automation initiatives and participate in the Automation Center of Excellence (COE).
Lead demand and portfolio delivery, ITIL service management, and policy/compliance/risk management.
Oversee end user support, including IT support, customer care, workstation engineering, and remote access management.
Manage observability and network operations center (NOC) functions, ensuring proactive monitoring and rapid incident response.
Lead infrastructure security (network security, IAM) and field services for workstations and remote users.
Align infrastructure and support services with the strategic direction of the Infrastructure & Operations organization.
Partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure and support services meet evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and solution patterns to ensure consistency and compliance across the enterprise.
Design and implement infrastructure security measures to protect organizational assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch management, and enforce data protection policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field PLUS seven (7) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas.
Solutions Architect, Senior | Network | Information Technology Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field PLUS ten (10) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Requires mastery level technical knowledge, typically obtained through advanced education and experience across multiple business areas or systems to improve technology planning and development.
Deep technical knowledge in infrastructure, enterprise support services, and working knowledge of related domains.
Relevant certifications (e.g., OCI Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+) are highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support for veterans and spouses

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Hard Skills & Tools

Infrastructure ArchitectureEnterprise StorageServer OperationsBackup ManagementPatch ManagementPerformance ManagementCloud SolutionsCloud EngineeringCloud SecurityDisaster Recovery

Soft Skills

LeadershipVendor ManagementContract NegotiationsIT Asset ManagementAutomationPolicy ManagementRisk ManagementCustomer CareDocumentationCollaboration

Certifications

OCI Solutions ArchitectAzure Architect ExpertVMware VCPCompTIA Server+