Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Phoenix, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Leads, architects, and participates in the development of enterprise-level direction and strategy applicable to the Server/Cloud infrastructure. Researches and evaluates current and emerging technologies and methodologies and makes recommendations for technology initiatives to meet HOPCo network needs. Performs Server/Cloud architect duties and participates in strategic planning to ensure effective technology solutions. Analyzes capacity and forecasts growth requirements. Monitors technology and industry trends and works closely with technology stakeholders to evaluate the uses of emerging technology to meet long-term business and operating strategies. Participates in the evaluation of new technologies to determine their functionality, consistent with HOPCo technology standards, interoperability, reliability, and availability, supportability, and expected return on investment. Recommends hardware, software, and communication media upgrades and enhancements to meet long-term needs and participates in lifecycle replacement planning processes. Serves as the ultimate administrator for a large, complex, multi-segment, wired and wireless network infrastructure, including Firewall, Switches, Access Points, and internet connections. Designs, develops, installs, integrates, and maintains the infrastructure incorporating multiple technologies, components, protocols, and vendor products and systems. Establishes network standards, including naming conventions and address protocols. Utilizes a variety of software and tools to monitor and analyze network traffic and capacity utilization to achieve optimal performance and availability. Analyzes data to identify and resolve reasons for communications bottlenecks. Provides lead architect and engineer direction and guidance and manages Server/Cloud upgrades and conversions. Develops and recommends Server/Cloud contingency and disaster recovery plans. Develops specifications for Server/Cloud hardware, software, and cabling upgrades and enhancements. Participates with IT Leadership to evaluate and recommend network and systems hardware and software. Develops and recommends cabling and connectivity standards, uses, and levels. Evaluates and recommends software, tools, and utilities to aid in monitoring and managing network performance and security. Develops and maintains network documentation and reference tools. Performs advanced troubleshooting on network hardware, software, and connectivity problems, performing third-tier problem resolution. Innovates and designs new internal solutions that allow for scaling. Troubleshoots third-level technical support and systems administration tasks as escalated by Help Desk and partner teams. Plans, designs, configures, implements, maintains, and supports server hardware and software, and server management tools. Focuses on strategic planning, disaster recovery, and redundancy. Provides detailed project management documentation for all major projects and strategic plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Industry Standard Technical Certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, ITIL)
10-15 years of experience in systems and cloud engineering, IT, or a related field
Proficiency in Azure, Microsoft Server Operating System(s) - Administration, Configuration, and Support
Experience with Networking Protocols, Hardware, and Infrastructure, such as Cisco/Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper, or Aruba
Proficient with Network Fundamentals & Infrastructure
Proficient in Windows Server, Azure, M365 Administration and Configuration
Proficient in IT Security Fundamentals and Technologies
Proficient in WAN and Telcom Technologies
Strong knowledge of cloud, systems and network engineering principles, methodologies, and tools
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to

Nice To Haves

Healthcare IT Experience is a Plus

Responsibilities

Leads, architects, and participates in development of enterprise-level direction and strategy applicable to the Server/Cloud infrastructure
Researches and evaluates current and emerging technologies and methodologies and makes recommendations for technology initiatives to meet HOPCo network needs
Performs Server/Cloud architect duties and participates in strategic planning to ensure effective technology solutions
Analyzes capacity and forecasts growth requirements
Monitors technology and industry trends and works closely with technology stakeholders to evaluate the uses of emerging technology to meet long-term business and operating strategies
Participates in the evaluation of new technologies to determine their functionality, consistent with HOPCo technology standards, interoperability, reliability and availability, supportability and expected return on investment
Recommends hardware, software and communication media upgrades and enhancements to meet long-term needs
Participates in lifecycle replacement planning processes
Serves as ultimate administrator for a large, complex, multi-segment, wired and wireless network infrastructure, including Firewall, Switches, and Access Points and internet connections
Designs, develops, installs, integrates and maintains the infrastructure incorporating multiple technologies, components, protocols and vendor products and systems
Establishes network standards, including naming conventions and address protocols
Utilizing a variety of software and tools, monitors and analyzes network traffic and capacity utilization to achieve optimal performance and availability
Analyzes data to identify and resolve reasons for communications bottlenecks
Provides lead architect and engineer direction and guidance and manages Server/Cloud upgrades and conversions
Develops and recommends Server/Cloud contingency and disaster recovery plans
Develops specifications for Server/Cloud hardware, software and cabling upgrades and enhancements
Participates with the IT Leadership to evaluate and recommend network and systems hardware and software
Develops and recommends cabling and connectivity standards, uses and levels
Evaluates and recommends software, tools, and utilities to aid in monitoring and managing network performance and security
Develops and maintains network documentation and reference tools
Performs advanced troubleshooting on network hardware, software, and connectivity problems
Performs third-tier problem resolution
Innovate and design new internal solutions that allow us to scale
Troubleshoot third level technical support and systems administration tasks as escalated by Help Desk and partner teams
Plans, designs, configures, implements, maintains, and supports server hardware and software, and server management tools
Strategic planning, disaster recovery, and redundancy
Provides detailed project management documentation for all major projects and strategic plans