Architect, Systems Engineering (Infrastructure)
About The Position
The Technology Architecture & Engineering Department is responsible for worldwide technical strategy, design, implementation, and top level support for all core infrastructure. As part of TA&E, the Systems Engineering group is responsible for integrating various technologies including server OS, virtualization, storage, directories, email, security, and cloud platforms. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Infrastructure and Cloud Architect. The Architect should have in-depth experience architecting, implementing, optimizing and troubleshooting enterprise scale server environments including cloud based, hybrid and on-prem deployments. This involves all aspects of architecting the environment; sizing, stability, resiliency, security, growth planning, monitoring, etc. Infrastructure and Cloud are a broad field encompassing all aspects of Storage, Virtualization, Server OS technologies, BCDR and cloud. The Architect will set technical direction across these domains, defining the standards, reference architectures, and long-term roadmaps that guide engineering teams in designing, securing, and supporting infrastructure technologies.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in information technology, 10+ years of experience in engineering, and 5+ years of experience in a technical subject matter area.
- Expert understanding of virtualization/hyperconverged technologies, specifically Nutanix.
- Expert understanding of implementing proper health/status monitoring for mission critical systems.
- Expert understanding of networking (routing and switching), including the ability to analyze a packet trace.
- Expert understanding of encryption and security best practices and methods.
- Solid understanding of NAS/SAN technologies and virtualized storage.
- Solid understanding of PowerShell and general scripting.
- Expert understanding of cloud architecture and design across Azure and AWS, including IAM, landing zones, and hybrid connectivity.
- Ability to define cross-domain reference architectures, technical standards, and technology roadmaps that guide engineering teams.
- Ability to lead technology selection and vendor evaluation, balancing technical, security, and business requirements.
- Proven experience with large enterprise scale environments.
- Proven desire and ability to learn new technologies.
- Proven success in leading projects.
- Proven focus on customer service and business oriented thinking.
Responsibilities
- Research, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to address business challenges.
- Architect, engineer, and deploy to production technical solutions, including detailed architectural design documentation, standards, and reference architectures.
- Transition systems from engineering to operations by providing documentation and training to technical staff.
- Lead technical projects and sub projects across the department.
- Serve as subject matter expert and internal consultant to other technical staff and groups.
- Be the top level responsible party for escalated support, working directly with external vendors and consultants to resolve issues.
- Observe confidentiality of all Firm and client matters.
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability coverage
- life insurance
- flexible spending plan
- 401K plan
- generous paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
