Infrastructure Solution Architect

LotusFlare • Toronto, ON

3d

About The Position

LotusFlare is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solution Architect to design and optimize the infrastructure systems that support our critical services used by millions. In this role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create detailed infrastructure designs, and work closely with engineers to ensure seamless implementation. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation, proven project management abilities, expertise in network design, and a commitment to achieving top-tier performance and cost-efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in managing complex infrastructure environments, including network design and management.
• Strong technical background in microservices architectures, NoSQL databases, cloud technologies, network protocols, and cost optimization strategies.
• Proven track record in program/project management and delivering cost savings.
• Experience with high availability, disaster recovery, and security best practices for both infrastructure and networks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in infrastructure management, network design, and cost optimization.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure architecture, including network topology.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and security standards for infrastructure and networking.
• Develop and execute comprehensive infrastructure roadmaps and project plans, incorporating network upgrades, optimizations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, operations, security, networking, finance) to align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives and cost targets.
• Track and report on infrastructure performance metrics (availability, latency, capacity), network health, and infrastructure costs.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans that meet stringent RTO and RPO requirements while minimizing cost impact.
• Regularly test and validate disaster recovery procedures, including failover and network routing.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance optimization to ensure high availability and cost-effective resource utilization.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect the infrastructure, network, and user data.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of infrastructure and network components.
• Stay informed about emerging security threats and develop mitigation strategies for both infrastructure and network vulnerabilities, balancing security with cost considerations.
• Review and plan Kernel Patching, package Patching and database Patching.
• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and cost-effective network architectures to support the demands of a dynamic microservices environment.
• Optimize network performance for low latency and high throughput while minimizing bandwidth and resource costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Monitor network traffic and capacity planning to identify bottlenecks, plan for future growth, and optimize costs.
• Continuously analyze infrastructure and network costs to identify opportunities for savings.
• Implement cost-saving measures such as rightsizing resources, leveraging spot instances, and utilizing reserved instances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed