How to hire a knowledge architect

How to hire a knowledge architect, step by step

Here's a step-by-step knowledge architect hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a knowledge architect job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new knowledge architect
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your knowledge architect job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a knowledge architect for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect knowledge architect also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents knowledge architect salaries for various positions.

   Type of Knowledge Architect	Description	Hourly rate
   Knowledge Architect	Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures.	$39-76
   Lead Solution Architect	A lead solution architect is in charge of leading the efforts in improving a company's information systems, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around performing research and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing systems, coordinating with different departments to gather data, and developing solutions to optimize business procedures... Show more	$42-75
   Information Technology Architect	An information technology architect is responsible for designing and creating new technology systems and optimizing the performance of existing ones. Information technology architects analyze the business needs and client requirements to identify system features and technology infrastructure according to budget limitations and timetables... Show more	$42-73

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • HTML
   • Product Development
   • XML
   • Web Services
   • AWS
   • SharePoint
   • Data Warehouse
   • Business Process

   Responsibilities:

   • Design, develop, and manage SharePoint portal sites for teams and departments to communicate effectively and exchange information.
   • Manage offshore engineering team, overcoming challenges including technical, resource planning & motivation, communication, and infrastructure.
   • Hire technical talent to build a successful cloud platform data services organization.
   • Develop script to automatically verify writer's XML and show exact location of invalid XML.
   • Develop Splunk dashboards for proactive monitoring and support of each service tier of cloud ETL ecosystem.
   • Designate as project lead for evaluation and acquisition of SAN architecture, including IBM, NetApp and EMC storage.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your knowledge architect job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A knowledge architect salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, knowledge architects' average salary in iowa is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level knowledge architects earn 49% less than senior-level knowledge architects.
   • Certifications. A knowledge architect with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a knowledge architect's salary.

   Average knowledge architect salary

   $115,265yearly

   $55.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level knowledge architect salary

   $82,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a knowledge architect job description

   A good knowledge architect job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a knowledge architect job description:

   Knowledge architect job description example

   In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
   
   When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
   
   **Job Description:**
   
   Do you look at challenges from different perspectives and suddenly see a solution? If you are inspired by developing new ideas and looking at challenges from fresh viewpoints, then you have the talents to be the person we're looking for. We encourage our employees to engage in creative problem-solving. We value your creative mind and give you the freedom to explore ideas. Let your creativity flourish!
   
   Parsons' extensive experience in this field, combined with your knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We can offer training, development, and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our Knowledge Management Architects to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.
   
   PROJECT:
   
   Parsons is sourcing candidates for a project within the Department of Defense to provide a wide range of skills and expertise to perform technology development, testing, integration of hardware and software applications, and associated documentation and training.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   Parsons is seeking Knowledge Management Architects of various experience levels to perform the following:
   
   + Demonstrate knowledge management, implementing knowledge management systems, and possess the technical skills required to assist in managing the information infrastructures.
   
   + Negotiate between engineers and information analysts to optimize data gathering, analysis, and marketing of organizational products.
   
   + Survey the customers' needs, propose technical solutions, and work with other architects to implement the best solution for the organization.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   
   Five (5) years of experience in knowledge management initiatives and programs for government or industry customers.
   
   **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**
   
   Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
   
   This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
   
   Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
   
   We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
   
   The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
   
   Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
   
   We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!About Us
   
   Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
   
   Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
   
   For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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5. Post your job

   To find knowledge architects for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any knowledge architects they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level knowledge architects with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your knowledge architect job on Zippia to find and recruit knowledge architect candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with knowledge architect candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new knowledge architect

   Once you've decided on a perfect knowledge architect candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new knowledge architect. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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