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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
The University of Cincinnati is building a next-generation AI environment that blends academic excellence, research innovation, and enterprise transformation. This effort includes secure hybrid infrastructures, modern data platforms (Snowflake, Informatica), private LLM environments (BearcatGPT), and emerging agentic workflows. The AI Solutions Architect is at the forefront of this strategy, shaping how AI is designed, governed, and scaled across the institution. The AI Solutions Architect provides strategic and technical leadership for UC’s AI ecosystem. This role defines enterprise AI architectures, governs LLM adoption, and ensures platform performance, security, and compliance. The Architect mentors Engineers and partners with faculty, researchers, and administrators to deliver scalable AI and generative applications that drive institutional impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Define and maintain enterprise AI reference architectures aligned with UC’s mission.
- Lead design of hybrid HPC/LLM environments (Altair, NebulaOne, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock).
- Establish standards for model lifecycle management, monitoring, availability, and compliance.
- Define governance and security frameworks for private LLM environments (e.g., BearcatGPT) and fine-tuned/custom GPTs.
- Evaluate, design, and integrate enterprise copilots and agent-powered platforms (Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Architect Snowflake Cortex use cases (predictive analytics, natural language query) and integrate with Informatica IDMC pipelines.
- Define institutional standards for agentic workflows (RAG pipelines, multi-agent orchestration, autonomous task execution).
- Collaborate with InfoSec to embed security, privacy, and responsible AI principles across generative AI deployments.
- Partner with faculty, researchers, and business leaders to scale AI use cases in teaching, learning, research, and enterprise administration.
- Mentor and manage AI Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Optimize AI platform performance and cost, balancing innovation with sustainability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Master’s in Computer Science, Data/AI, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years in systems architecture with 3+ in AI/ML.
- Expertise in cloud/hybrid infrastructures (Azure, AWS, NVIDIA, Altair).
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake (Snowpark, Cortex) and Informatica (CLAIRE, IDMC, EDC/DQ).
- Familiarity with generative AI ecosystems (OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, AWS Bedrock, HuggingFace).
- Proven ability to mentor technical teams.
- Strong grounding in governance, security, and MLOps.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
- Experience managing or deploying private LLM environments (BearcatGPT or similar).
- Knowledge of privacy-preserving AI methods (federated learning, differential privacy).
- Familiarity with enterprise copilots and assistants (Copilot, Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Ability to communicate technical strategies as institutional impact to diverse stakeholders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
APPLICATION PROCESS INFORMATION
All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
WHY JOIN US?
This role offers the opportunity to help position the University of Cincinnati as a leader in responsible, scalable AI in higher education—shaping how AI is applied across teaching, research, and enterprise operations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
-
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
-
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
-
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
-
Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
-
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
-
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102128
INTRODUCTION
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
The University of Cincinnati is building a next-generation AI environment that blends academic excellence, research innovation, and enterprise transformation. This effort includes secure hybrid infrastructures, modern data platforms (Snowflake, Informatica), private LLM environments (BearcatGPT), and emerging agentic workflows. The AI Solutions Architect is at the forefront of this strategy, shaping how AI is designed, governed, and scaled across the institution. The AI Solutions Architect provides strategic and technical leadership for UC’s AI ecosystem. This role defines enterprise AI architectures, governs LLM adoption, and ensures platform performance, security, and compliance. The Architect mentors Engineers and partners with faculty, researchers, and administrators to deliver scalable AI and generative applications that drive institutional impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Define and maintain enterprise AI reference architectures aligned with UC’s mission.
- Lead design of hybrid HPC/LLM environments (Altair, NebulaOne, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock).
- Establish standards for model lifecycle management, monitoring, availability, and compliance.
- Define governance and security frameworks for private LLM environments (e.g., BearcatGPT) and fine-tuned/custom GPTs.
- Evaluate, design, and integrate enterprise copilots and agent-powered platforms (Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Architect Snowflake Cortex use cases (predictive analytics, natural language query) and integrate with Informatica IDMC pipelines.
- Define institutional standards for agentic workflows (RAG pipelines, multi-agent orchestration, autonomous task execution).
- Collaborate with InfoSec to embed security, privacy, and responsible AI principles across generative AI deployments.
- Partner with faculty, researchers, and business leaders to scale AI use cases in teaching, learning, research, and enterprise administration.
- Mentor and manage AI Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Optimize AI platform performance and cost, balancing innovation with sustainability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Master’s in Computer Science, Data/AI, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years in systems architecture with 3+ in AI/ML.
- Expertise in cloud/hybrid infrastructures (Azure, AWS, NVIDIA, Altair).
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake (Snowpark, Cortex) and Informatica (CLAIRE, IDMC, EDC/DQ).
- Familiarity with generative AI ecosystems (OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, AWS Bedrock, HuggingFace).
- Proven ability to mentor technical teams.
- Strong grounding in governance, security, and MLOps.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
- Experience managing or deploying private LLM environments (BearcatGPT or similar).
- Knowledge of privacy-preserving AI methods (federated learning, differential privacy).
- Familiarity with enterprise copilots and assistants (Copilot, Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Ability to communicate technical strategies as institutional impact to diverse stakeholders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
APPLICATION PROCESS INFORMATION
All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
WHY JOIN US?
This role offers the opportunity to help position the University of Cincinnati as a leader in responsible, scalable AI in higher education—shaping how AI is applied across teaching, research, and enterprise operations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
-
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
-
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
-
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
-
Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
-
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
-
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102128
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Solutions Architect
Match your credentials to the SOC definition
TN approval for Solutions Architect roles hinges on the Computer Systems Analyst category. Your degree transcript and job offer letter must both reflect systems analysis, architecture, or engineering, not generic IT or management. A mismatch there triggers a denial at the port.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Employers with recent visa filings for technical architecture roles already understand work visa sponsorship mechanics. Filtering by employers experienced with visa sponsorship cuts your outreach to companies that won't hesitate on the process or claim they can't sponsor work visas. For TN status specifically, Canadian citizens can present their offer letter and credentials directly at a U.S. port of entry, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate—both requiring only an employer support letter, not government filings.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Solutions Architect roles from employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with work visa processes. Search by role and filter for openings at employers experienced with visa sponsorship.
Negotiate the support letter into your offer
Before signing, confirm your offer letter will include a detailed description of duties, your degree relevance, and the employer's intent to support your TN status. Canadian applicants present this directly at the border, so vague letters create real port-of-entry risk.
Understand the Mexican consular processing timeline
Mexican nationals must schedule a consulate appointment rather than using port-of-entry processing. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date negotiations to account for appointment availability and administrative processing at the consular post.
Prepare for architecture-specific technical scrutiny
CBP officers can question whether a Solutions Architect role qualifies under the Computer Systems Analyst definition. Bring documentation showing your work involves designing integrated systems, not just managing projects or advising on IT procurement, which falls outside the category.
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Find Solutions Architect JobsSolutions Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Architect role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Solutions Architect positions qualify under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the role involves designing, integrating, and optimizing technical systems. The job offer letter must describe duties that align with systems analysis and architecture. Roles focused primarily on project management or sales engineering can face closer scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Solutions Architect roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian professionals, and Canadian citizens can receive approval at the port of entry the same day they present their offer letter. H-1B requires an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and a six-month wait before the start date. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is a faster and more predictable path to working as a Solutions Architect in the U.S.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific duties as a Solutions Architect, confirms your role qualifies under the Computer Systems Analyst category, states your employment period and compensation structure, and explains how your degree relates to the position. Canadian professionals present this letter directly to CBP. Mexican nationals submit it as part of their consular visa application package.
Where can I find Solutions Architect jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employer visa sponsorship experience, so you can search for Solutions Architect openings where employers have demonstrated recent visa filings. That avoids spending time on applications where the hiring team has no familiarity with work visa sponsorship or assumes you need H-1B sponsorship instead.
Can a Mexican national on a TN visa switch Solutions Architect employers?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before or when you begin working there. Unlike H-1B portability rules, TN status is employer-specific and does not carry forward automatically. Mexican nationals will need to return to a consulate for a new visa stamp reflecting the updated employer, while Canadians can present a new offer letter at a port of entry.
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