IT Automation Architect

**Job Description** We Believe in Better**

We are a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions that can help change the world. Enhancing people’s lives through secure, reliable advanced technology is our vision.

Our associates are at the forefront of everything we do, driving our clients’ successes while giving back to communities and making this world a safer and more secure place to live and work. Our success is a direct result of the work of our people who live and breathe our Core Beliefs. Simply put, we believe in better lives. Join us

**Learn more about Unisys and our key solution offerings**: Unisys, Stealth, CloudForte®, InteliServe

**What success looks like in this role**:
You are expected to work in a dynamic client driven automation development team as IT Automation Architect that creates and maintains standard automation platforms and solutions, defines custom automation solutions, designs and develops standard and custom automation, deploys automation by working with key stakeholders in delivery operations, account and client. You will be required to have hands on experience in cloud and on premise IT servers, networks, backup, storage and database related automation skills in addition to product and platform development skills using modern UI/UX, micro services and devsecops enabled tools and technologies.

**Business Development and Client Facing Responsibilities.**

Fills an architect functional role with portfolio related technology specialization to build quality infrastructure solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on Unisys Solution offerings, strategy, designs, specific technologies, implementation approaches and alternatives / tradeoffs.
- Supports delivery of Unisys Area of Strength portfolio strategy presentations to clients including features, implementation approach, technical requirements, impacts, and benefits.
- Uses understanding of Unisys Portfolio Resources for new business opportunities. Performs responsibilities including Portfolio solution proposal management, solution design, risk analysis, proposal preparation and client presentations.
- Provides input to technical estimates created with standards tools, portfolio Work Breakdown Structures, statements of work and industry standard estimating techniques.
- Uses portfolio solution knowledge and Portfolio Center resources to support the technical portion of the bid process including design reviews, bid reviews, portfolio component selection, development case definition and system integration approach.
- Analyzes and evaluates client requirements against portfolio offerings and performs build vs. buy analyses.
- Architects a portion of a solution using appropriate portfolio offerings with design elements that allow integration into client environment.
- May refine and optimize infrastructure architectural models and creates architectural prototypes as required.
- Adheres to appropriate SDF processes, architectural artifact requirements and architectural best practices.
- Is responsible for the solution integrity within the assigned solution area for the engagement.
- Coordinates architect resources on small projects to develop the infrastructure architecture.
- Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.

**Service Delivery Responsibilities**

Fills an architect functional role with portfolio related technology specialization to implement infrastructure solution designs based on Unisys portfolio offerings and interfaces with the client on issues related to the design, implementation, testing and cutover of the solution.
- Works with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement
- Acts as a skilled resource to clients on Portfolio Solution processes, required products, product configuration, solution integration, implementation methodologies, technical implementation approach, technology details, resource requirements and implementation timelines.
- Interfaces to the client’s IT organization on solution implementation progress, technical issues, proper practices and technical requirements.
- Acts as a contact for small to medium client portfolio solution implementations including oversight of engagements within the assigned portfolio area.
- Supports the use of Unisys standard SDF methods, tools and processes for the client engagement
- May develop and refine infrastructure design models using Unisys standard asset discovery and infrastructure modeling tools. Participates in design peer reviews and internal project reviews.
- Works with client technical staff during the requirements definition and implementation to resolve issues
- Assumes accountability for their portion of the infrastructure solution technology components and the successful implementation of their architectural areas. May include hands-on m