Solution Architect

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Our Partner

Our partner is a privately held global cybersecurity leader headquartered in Boston, protecting organizations in nearly 50 countries. Its unified defense platform combines award-winning Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with the power of the MalOp engine, delivering complete visibility and context to stop attacks in their tracks. Backed by world-class experts and resilience services, the company enables defenders to prevent, detect, and respond to threats faster – across the endpoint, the enterprise, and everywhere the battle moves.

Overall Objective of the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead and drive our on-premises business engagements. This is a customer-facing, hands-on technical role responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-scale solutions in complex customer environments. You will serve as the trusted technical advisor for customers, bridging Customer Success, R&D, and Product Management, and acting as the voice of the customer within the organization.

You will help customers architect secure, scalable, and high-performing deployments, oversee complex upgrades, and ensure the overall success of on-premises implementations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for on-premises deployments and upgrades.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their infrastructure, security requirements, and business objectives.
• Architect and design on-premises deployments aligned with customer needs, best practices, and security principles.
• Drive deployment, integration, and optimization of platforms in customer environments.
• Perform and oversee complex upgrades, migrations, and architecture transformations.
• Act as the escalation point for on-premises technical and deployment challenges.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Support teams to drive continuous improvement and provide structured customer feedback.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Professional Services and support engineers.
• Support proof-of-concept activities, architectural review, and security validation with customers.
• Participate in post-deployment reviews to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with best practices.
• Represent the voice of the customer to internal teams, influencing roadmap and product decisions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, reference architectures, and deployment methodologies for on-premises environments.

Requirements

Must Have:

• Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering or Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in on-premises deployments, including servers, storage, virtualization, and networking.
• Deep understanding of security architectures, endpoint protection, and defense-in-depth concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows Server, and enterprise IT ecosystems.
• Proven ability to design and deliver complex, high-availability enterprise deployments.
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills, capable of translating technical solutions into business value.
• Experience working with Professional Services teams and managing customer escalations.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with agile project delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for customer success and delivering secure, stable, and performant solutions.
• Ability to operate across technical, operational, and executive levels.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Drive to improve on-premises deployment methodologies and product integration continuously.

Nice to Have:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, OSCP, CEH, or similar.
• Experience with endpoint detection & response (EDR), SIEM, or threat intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Understanding security compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, etc).
• Experience with DevOps/CI-CD processes for product deployment and upgrades.
• Scripting or programming familiarity (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workshops, customer briefings, and architecture reviews.

Reasons to Work with Us

• Competitive financial conditions.
• Opportunity to work on internationally recognized projects.
• Flexible schedule and a hybrid work model, prioritizing remote work as much as possible to support work-life balance.
• An exciting career path within a friendly, dynamic, and growing organization.
• Professional development opportunities in a multicultural environment.
• Private medical coverage with Medlife or Regina Maria.
• Meal vouchers.
• Gift vouchers for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or childbirth.
• Wellbeing programs, including sick days, 7Card subscriptions, and relaxation facilities in the office.
• Team-building events and other social experiences.
• Budget allocated for certifications relevant to your project.
• Workshops, internal training sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, upon request.
• Convenient city-center office location.
• Shared parking spaces.

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