Enterprise Architect

Job Overview:
The Venue Tech Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, engineering, and delivering technology solutions for large venues and events. This role requires a deep understanding of technology infrastructure, networking, system integration, and co-located data centers. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex projects and ensuring the seamless delivery of technology services in large-scale environments. This position may involve overseeing on-site and off-site co-location hosting solutions for technology infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop end-to-end technology solutions for large venues and events, including networking, audio-visual systems, security, and connectivity.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.
Lead the engineering and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring they meet high standards of performance, reliability, and scalability.
Oversee the integration of various technology systems, ensuring seamless operation and interoperability.
Manage and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all solutions, including architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals.
Current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and implementing new solutions as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including data security and privacy.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
Plan and manage technology infrastructure for on-site and off-site co-location hosting, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Qualifications:
5-7 years of experience in media operations, broadcast technology, streaming engineering, or related fields.
7+ years of experience in a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on large venue technology solutions.
Strong knowledge of networking, audio-visual systems, security, and connectivity technologies.
Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale technology solutions for events and venues.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including data security and privacy.
Ability to travel as required for project implementation and client meetings.
Preferred Skills:
Strong familiarity with modern broadcast standards and technology, particularly ST 2110.
Strong familiarity with modern video IP transport standards and technology, including IP codecs and transport protocol.
Experience with cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
Certification in relevant technologies (e.G., Azure, Hybrid cloud).
Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACL's, QoS, VLAN's and Wireless Access Points.
Proven track record of successfully completing complex engineering projects.
A clear understanding of project phases;
Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Activation.
Experience in Agile methodologies for planning and delivering.
Experience in the entertainment, sports, or hospitality industry.
Skills and experience in engineering and managing co-located data centers, including planning, setup, and maintenance of data center infrastructure.
Expertise in ensuring high availability, load balancing, and disaster recovery solutions for co-located data centers.