Store Tech Solutions Architect

The Store Tech Solutions Architect (Networking) is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the enterprise architecture that supports restaurant environments. This role leads the strategy, integration, and governance of networking, point‑of‑sale (POS), and security solutions across all locations, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure for both corporate and franchise operations.

The architect owns the end‑to‑end design of restaurant networking environments-including LAN/WAN, wireless, segmentation, and connectivity-to support POS systems, digital ordering platforms, kitchen technologies, and guest‑facing services. This role ensures high availability and performance of POS ecosystems, enabling seamless transactions and operational continuity across all brands.

The Solutions Architect collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams-including support organizations, system administrators, Category IT leaders, and retail project managers-to translate business and operational requirements into standardized, scalable technical solutions. The role also partners with firewall/security vendors, ISP providers, and POS technology partners to define architecture standards, drive vendor alignment, and ensure consistency across franchisee environments.

This position is accountable for embedding a robust, enterprise‑wide information security framework into all retail and restaurant technology designs. This includes proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating infrastructure and POS‑related security risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with the company's risk posture.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in networking, POS systems, and security architecture within retail or restaurant environments, along with strong knowledge of PCI DSS requirements and experience designing secure payment and transaction ecosystems.