Specialist, Infrastructure Architect

Horizon Healthcare Services•Newark, NJ

21d

About The Position

This position designs, implements, and maintains scalable, secure, and highly available IT infrastructure systems across the enterprise. As a technology subject matter expert, the role collaborates across departments and business organizations to ensure infrastructure and technologies meet business needs and industry standards. The position identifies emerging technologies, develops technology roadmaps, and defines how AI can be adopted in infrastructure and cloud environments. The role provides architectural leadership for cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including long-term strategy, governance, automation, security, and ongoing service improvement. It works with IT, Security, business teams, and third parties to ensure systems are integrated, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with corporate policies and business objectives. The position also resolves complex infrastructure issues, performs root cause analysis, and provides technical leadership and mentorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
At least 8 years of experience in IT Engineering or a related field.
Expert experience with IT technologies, protocols, and architecture.
Comprehensive expertise in enterprise infrastructure architecture, including compute, storage, and backup systems such as Nutanix, VMware, and physical servers.
Expert knowledge of SAN/NAS technologies and protocols, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, FCIP, FCoE, NVMe, NFS, and SMB.
Expertise with hybrid cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS; networking; high availability and disaster recovery strategy; and virtual desktop environments.
Experience with strategic roadmap development, architecture governance, and cross-functional technical direction.
Expert understanding of compute systems, including physical servers, VMware and Nutanix hypervisors, NAS/SAN storage, and cloud storage.
Expert understanding of data management, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.
Advanced understanding of virtualization technologies, including VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V.
Expert knowledge of end-user computing systems and virtual desktop environments such as Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Amazon WorkSpaces/AppStream.
Expert knowledge of distributed computing platforms and IT diagnostic tools.
Expert knowledge of technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and upgrading of system technology.
Expert knowledge of systems management software, remote control, patch management, software distribution, and computer operating systems.
Deep knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Ability to design and implement complex infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements and to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Ability to manage and maintain infrastructure systems, including configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to write scripts and automate storage tasks with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Exceptional ability to write and discuss clear procedures regarding technical issues.
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of personnel.
Advanced ability to follow and create standard operating procedures in resolving issues.
Employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, or Delaware.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in place of the preferred degree.
Understanding of automation and infrastructure as code, including Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Python.
Understanding of security and governance, including IAM, NIST, and CIS.
Understanding of observability platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, and Dynatrace.
Understanding of database and middleware infrastructure.
Experience supporting virtual desktop cloud.
Preferred, but not required: CompTIA Storage Certified, CIS Certification, CITAM, or ITIL.
Preferred, but not required: AWS cloud certifications.
Preferred, but not required: Azure cloud certifications.
Preferred, but not required: VMware certifications.
Preferred, but not required: Nutanix certifications.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess technologies and develop roadmaps for scalable, reliable, and secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
Lead implementation and development of long-term IT infrastructure strategies aligned with business goals and industry standards.
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
Serve as an architectural subject matter expert on cross-organizational efforts involving IT, Security, the business, and end-user devices.
Identify business needs, document requirements, and ensure implementations comply with corporate policies and standards.
Identify infrastructure automation opportunities for provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure and end-user devices.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across team levels, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
Ensure infrastructure adheres to regulatory and security standards, and stay informed about relevant corporate security and compliance policies.
Apply knowledge of CIS strategies and implementations.
Lead resolution of complex IT infrastructure issues and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate across teams to optimize IT and infrastructure costs.
Evaluate third-party services and participate in vendor selection; partner with Sourcing to review contracts.
Continuously enhance infrastructure services and performance and stay current with emerging technologies and practices.
Define the adaptation of AI in infrastructure and cloud.
Design, implement, manage, monitor, configure, and optimize IT infrastructure systems.
Write scripts and automate storage tasks using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Create and follow standard operating procedures for resolving technical issues.