About the role

Enterprise Solutions Architect responsible for architecture and integration while ensuring cybersecurity standards at UNCF. Collaborating with partners and delivering technical engagements across the organization.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Solutions Architect (ESA) at UNCF will report to the Director of Security/Cybersecurity.
Collaborate across the enterprise portfolio with key partners and exposure to key senior stakeholders.
Focus on architecture and integration demands while upholding cybersecurity standards for programs and business critical assets.
Deliver technical consulting and implementation engagements across UNCF.
Responsible for API design, governance, development, and solution architecture.
Implement best practices across API design, mocking, testing, governance, security, and lifecycle management.
Identify and escalate technical roadblocks early, proposing alternative solutions to keep projects on track.
Proactively suggest architectural or process improvements to ensure long-term success and scalability of the solution.
Perform incident response and handling methodologies, including supervision of protective or corrective measures when cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered.
Participate in security assessments of vendors as part of due diligence to determine risk and alignment with organization's minimum security standards established contracts for service.

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical roles such as Solutions Architect, Professional Services Engineer, API Consultant, or similar.
Certifications such as COMPTIA Security +, Network +, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISA) are highly desirable.
Experience integrating with Cloud/SaaS applications, API’s, SDK of packaged applications and legacy applications.
In-depth knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, risk management processes, cybersecurity and privacy principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
Strong understanding of security architecture, risk assessment, and security controls.
Experience of successfully contributing to enterprise portfolios and delivering technical initiatives on time.
Excellent project management discipline—ability to scope work, manage timelines, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions and drive process improvements.