Solutions /Information Architect

We are looking for an experienced Solutions /Information Architect to support complex technology initiatives in Poughkeepsie, New York. This Long-term Contract position will focus on shaping secure, scalable, and sustainable solution designs that support business priorities and align with enterprise architecture direction. The ideal candidate will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to guide architecture decisions, define critical non-functional needs, and promote consistency across integrated systems.

Responsibilities:
• Create end-to-end architecture solutions that emphasize scalability, security, and alignment with established enterprise principles
• Collaborate with project teams to clarify scope, identify dependencies, and define non-functional expectations for performance, reliability, and supportability
• Provide architectural leadership for technology initiatives by ensuring effective integration across applications, platforms, and business domains
• Assess technology alternatives and recommend options that meet operational needs while considering cost, maintainability, and long-term value
• Build strong working relationships with enterprise architecture partners to keep proposed solutions aligned with strategic roadmaps and target-state design
• Present architecture concepts and recommendations to review committees to obtain feedback, drive refinement, and secure design approval
• Influence cross-functional teams through facilitation, consensus building, and technical guidance in environments without direct authority
• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, project teams, and IT leadership on architectural direction and solution decisions
• Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of architecture standards, reference patterns, and governance practices
• Verify that proposed solutions adhere to organizational policies, regulatory obligations, and accepted industry standards