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Solutions & Communications Architect (Fractional Contract)

United States full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

This is a remote position.
Job Description
We're building a secure, unified way for our team and systems to communicate with our central "Mission Control" — starting with email, and expanding over time to web, mobile, voice, and messaging.
We need a senior architect to lead this. The first month is a fast-paced, full-time build to get a secure, working pilot live. After that, the role shifts to a lighter, ongoing part-time role (about 8 hours a week) to maintain and grow what you built.
You'll move quickly, but never at the expense of security or approvals. If something's not safe or well understood, you're expected to pause and flag it — not just push through.

What You'll Own
Understand the problem deeply before you start building

Design the full system — how people and data are verified, protected, connected, and tracked

Build in approval checkpoints so nothing sensitive goes out without human sign-off

Launch a working pilot with monitoring, backup plans, and real proof that it works

Review your team's work and stop or redirect anything unsafe or incomplete

Document your decisions, the risks involved, and what should happen next

Requirements

What We're Looking For
Senior-level experience in solution, enterprise, integration, platform, or security architecture

A track record building AI-enabled workflows, case/work-management systems, or automated systems with audit trails

Solid knowledge of identity/access management, data protection, and least-privilege design

Experience building secure systems for multiple clients or organizations without mixing their data

Comfortable using AI tools to help with analysis and design — but you check the work yourself

Strong communicator who can explain technical decisions clearly to non-technical executives

Bonus Points
Experience designing for users with very different tech skill levels

A history of turning unclear requirements into a safe, working pilot — fast

Confidence to say "stop" when something isn't secure or ready

You'll Thrive Here If You...
Would rather build the right thing slowly than the wrong thing fast

Take ownership of quality and security, not just "something that works"

Enjoy high-trust, high-autonomy work where you decide when something's ready

Are comfortable with an intense first month followed by a lighter, ongoing role

Benefits

Benefits
HMO (health insurance)

Paid time off (PTO)

Work from anywhere

Opportunities for promotion

Pay raise

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Senior
Technology & IT API integration Remote Collaboration Solutions Communications Architect Senior level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Solutions & Communications Architect (Fractional Contract) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Expert VA?
  3. Which of API integration, Remote Collaboration and Solutions have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Remote Collaboration and Solutions.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Solutions & Communications Architect (Fractional Contract) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Remote Collaboration and Solutions, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Expert VA needs from this hire.

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