Solutions Architect

Description Position Type:  Full-time Regular

Business Unit Area/Functional Area:  IT

Relocation Approved:  No

Job Description:
Clearwire's technology changes lives! If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way people work and communicate, Clearwire may be the company for you. Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service in 16 states across the U.S. as well as in Europe.On November 30, 2008, Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation combined their respective next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company to expedite the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network. This new company retained the name Clearwire.In conjunction with this transaction, Intel Corporation (through Intel Capital); Google Inc.; Comcast Corporation; Time Warner Cable Inc; and Bright House Networks collectively invested $3.2 billion into ClearwireSolutions ArchitectClearwire is currently seeking a Solutions Architect. Working as part of our growing IT team, the Solution Architect will drive overall system support, business planning, methodology, quality and workforce management accross complex system environments. This key role will act as a practitioner to execute development for system solutions.Requirements Minimum of 7 years experience as a Solutions Architect, IT Architect or Enterprise Architect supporting complex systems Education. BSCS or related degree. Masters degree desired. Content Management System experience Experience Designing/Maintaining Layer in multiple hardware/software environments Senior Project Management experience for full life cycle system implementations and enhancements Expert consultative and communication skills Influencer who can collaborate ideas and concepts at all levels. A visionary and strategist In-depth hands on knowledge of multiple operating systems including Unix/Linux and Windows. Ability to lead the devlopment of solution methodologies and integration efforts overseeing all aspects of the project life cycle