Infrastructure Architect

Job Summary:

You'll be joining a team that manages and architects all infrastructure ecosystems company-wide.

We are seeking a self-starter with years of IT experience to round out a great team and bring new skill sets to our organization.

We are looking for the Ideal Team Player.

We are looking for someone with expert knowledge across of at least 3 of the following infrastructure technologies:


* Virtualization platforms (e.g.

Hyper-V, VMware).


* Hyper Converged Infrastructure and Virtual Storage Attached Networking.


* Cloud platforms, including their features and capabilities with providers such as Azure GCCH and commercial tenants.


* Enterprise Operating Systems and Databases (e.g.

Windows Server,).


* It would be advantageous that you can also demonstrate knowledge of the following:


* Microsoft 365 platforms, concepts and architecture including: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, EntraID.


* Network technologies (e.g.

firewalls, switching and routing) and network architecture.


* Project management tools and techniques.


* Cyber Security mindset a plus.


* The ideal candidate would also be educated to degree level or possess relevant professional experience.


* Strong infrastructure architecture skills in architecting technology components across software, infrastructure and networks.


* Ability to take a loose set of requirements and build a high-level architecture using common standards.

Refining the architecture as more information is discovered, decisions identified, and choices are made.


* Proven ability to analyze complex components, identify decision points, draw conclusions and produce design artefacts.


* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people within a broad group of stakeholders including project managers, business analysts, developers, engineers and testers.


* Experience of designing and delivering systems using industry standard frameworks and other mainstream standards.


* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


* Delivery focused with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive activities forward and meet demanding deadlines.


* Some Enterprise Security experience (e.g.

IDS/IPS, Encryption, PKI).

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Manage co-location datacenter utilizing IaaS and various pieces on capital equipment ensuring zero to no downtime, documentation, best practices.


* Design, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux-based systems in both ESXi and cloud environments.

Ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the systems.


* Advise on best practices for core services such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy.


* Co-manage, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure components, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure AD(Entra ID), and enterprise app registrations in both GCCH and Comme...