Sr Staff IT Architect

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role
Design and implement enterprise-wide solutions across cloud, security, AI/ML, data, and automation. Provide technical leadership, establish architectural standards and best practices, guide cross-functional teams, translate business needs into scalable designs, and support digital transformation and stakeholder communication.
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sr Staff IT Architect and help drive innovation in technology solutions that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing enterprise-wide solutions across multiple domains including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML, data architecture, and automation.
As a technical leader, you'll design scalable solutions, establish best practices, and provide strategic direction for critical technology initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust architectural designs while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Your expertise will help shape our technology roadmap and guide digital transformation across the organization.
This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and lead complex projects that have meaningful impact. You'll support technical teams, engage key stakeholders, and help build innovative solutions that enable business growth and operational excellence.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture with progressive technical leadership responsibilities
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field
• Industry certifications relevant to specialty area (e.g., AWS, Azure, CISSP, TOGAF) are advantageous
• Deep expertise in one or more specialty areas: cloud architecture, cybersecurity, data/analytics, automation, network infrastructure
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions
• Strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns, frameworks and best practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services
• Expertise in infrastructure as code, automation, and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of security principles and compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to guide and influence through collaboration
• Experience supporting technical teams and implementing architectural standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Skills Required

  • Advanced degree plus 6 years, or Bachelor's plus 8 years in enterprise architecture with progressive technical leadership
  • Deep expertise in one or more areas: cloud architecture, cybersecurity, data/analytics, automation, network infrastructure
  • Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions
  • Strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns, frameworks and best practices
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services
  • Expertise in infrastructure as code, automation, and DevOps practices
  • Strong understanding of security principles and compliance requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to guide and influence through collaboration
  • Experience supporting technical teams and implementing architectural standards
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Industry certifications relevant to specialty area (e.g., AWS, Azure, CISSP, TOGAF)
  • Preferred fields of study: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees

What We Do

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Why Work With Us

You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.

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