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This role partners across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT to drive enterprise architecture initiatives including Digital Thread, Model-Based Engineering (MBE), PLM/CAD/MES/ERP ecosystems, cloud modernization, AI-enabled architecture, and Industry 4.0 solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect secure cloud and hybrid solutions across AWS, Azure, and GovCloud environmentsDesign enterprise integration patterns including API-led, event-driven, streaming, and batch architecturesSupport Digital Thread strategy and lifecycle traceability across engineering, manufacturing, and production systemsLead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and secure-by-design initiatives aligned with NIST and CMMC frameworksDevelop scalable enterprise solutions integrating PLM, ERP, MES, and manufacturing platformsProvide technical leadership for DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and enterprise integration initiativesCollaborate with Product Owners, Program Managers, Engineering, and business leaders to align technology strategy with operational goalsEvaluate vendor solutions for scalability, interoperability, compliance, and total cost of ownershipRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture or senior technical leadershipExperience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industriesHands-on experience with:PLM platforms such as TeamcenterERP systems including SAP or OracleAWS, Azure, and/or GovCloud environmentsIntegration technologies such as MuleSoft, Kafka, Informatica, Talend, or eQubeStrong expertise in:Distributed systems and enterprise architectureCybersecurity frameworks including NIST and CMMCTOGAF or similar enterprise architecture methodologiesDevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM)Enterprise integration and API ecosystem designLocationMust be local to the Buffalo, NY and willing to work 2 days per week on site.","company":"CDW","rawCompany":"cdw","city":"Buffalo","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-17T16:07:28.065Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solutions Architect","description":"Solutions Architect – Aerospace & Defense Hybrid onsite in either Buffalo, NYFull time 40 hours per week | CDW Contract Coworker to HireW2 only (Not available for C2C / Partnering) CDW is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions supporting advanced aerospace and defense operations. 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