Solutions Architect

JOB TITLE 

Solutions Architect 

DEPARTMENT 

TKO Infrastructure 

MAIN PURPOSE 

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and governing end-to-end technology solutions across TKO’s global infrastructure landscape. This role bridges business requirements and technical execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. 

The Solutions Architect plays a critical role in strategic transformation initiatives, driving architectural consistency across identity, endpoint, cloud, and network domains while enabling efficient program delivery. 

WHY JOIN TKO? 

TKO unites three of the most recognizable brands in global sports , UFC, WWE, and PBR, with the premier hospitality brand, OLE, and the world-class broadcast, sports, and events company, IMG, to form a next-generation technology, sports, and entertainment powerhouse. As TKO prepares to separate from Endeavor and build a fresh infrastructure, this is a rare opportunity to engineer core systems at scale in a greenfield environment. 

You’ll work with cutting-edge identity, cloud, and infrastructure technologies from Okta and Entra ID and enterprise automation using Workato, Service Now, Workday, and Okta Workflows. The challenges are complex, the expectations are high, and the impact is real.  Your work will support everything from corporate operations to global broadcasts and live events. 

If you want to build something that lasts and do it with autonomy and purpose, then TKO is where you want to be. 

LINE MANAGER 

Director, Cloud & Platform Services 

DIRECT REPORTS 

none 

WORKING HOURS 

EST working hours 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE 

Permanent 

LOCATION 

Remote 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Solution Architecture & Design 

• Design end-to-end technical solutions across: 

• Identity & Access Management (Okta, Entra Id, Active Directory) 

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) 

• Endpoint management (Intune, Jamf, Endpoint Central) 

• Collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, Slack, Box, Google Workspace) 

• Network & security (Palo Alto SASE, Palo Alto Prisma, Cisco ISE) 

• Develop reference architectures and integration patterns for enterprise use 

• Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and performance requirements 

Business Alignment & Requirements Translation 

• Partner with business stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, Operations) to translate requirements into technical designs 

• Define solution scope, dependencies, risks, and trade-offs 

• Support cost modeling and ensure solutions align with financial and operational objectives 

Cross-Domain Integration 

• Design and govern acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations across platforms, including: 

• Identity ↔ SaaS applications (SSO, SCIM, LCM, Access Request, Access Certification) 

• Endpoint ↔ security controls (Conditional Access) 

• Cloud ↔ network access models (SASE) 

• Ensure consistent implementation of enterprise integration patterns 

Architecture Governance & Standards 

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices 

• Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements 

• Prevent fragmented or one-off solutions that introduce long-term technical debt 

Program Delivery Support 

• Partner with Program and Project Management teams to: 

• Support solution design during planning phases 

• Resolve technical blockers during execution 

• Maintain alignment across parallel workstreams 

• Act as the technical authority for assigned programs and initiatives 

Vendor & Technology Strategy 

• Evaluate new technologies and vendors for alignment with TKO architecture 

• Support build vs. buy decisions and platform standardization efforts 

• Collaborate with vendors to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Reliability Engineering: Strong grasp of SRE principles, automation, observability, and resilience engineering. 

• Technical Breadth: Familiar with enterprise-grade systems including Okta, Entra ID, M365, Box, Zoom, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto SASE/NGFW, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and endpoint management. 

• Financial Acumen: Skilled at managing OPEX budgets, vendor contracts, and FinOps initiatives. 

• Strategic Communication: Effectively interfaces with executives, translating technical risk and operational performance into business terms. 

• Execution Focus: Balances long-term vision with tactical delivery, driving measurable uptime and performance outcomes. 

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Uses data and metrics to improve stability, reduce MTTR, and optimize cost-to-serve. 

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Comfort with Ambiguity: Thrives in environments where direction is still forming and able to bring structure and clarity to grey areas. 

• Resilience: Maintains focus and composure under pressure in fast-moving, high-visibility environments. 

• Customer Orientation: Keeps business impact front of mind; balances technical excellence with pragmatic execution 

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 

Required: 

• 8–12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, architecture, or engineering roles 

• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions 

• Experience working in complex, multi-domain environments (identity, cloud, endpoint, network) 

• Excellent executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with large-scale transformation programs (e.g., M&A, carve-outs, global migrations) 

• Background in sports, media, or entertainment environments 

• Certifications such as: 

• AWS / Azure Architect 

• TOGAF (or equivalent architecture frameworks) 

• Okta Certified (or similar IAM certifications)