Architect, Infrastructure

Consilio; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to design and manage their infrastructure platforms. This role involves collaborating with various teams to establish a strategic direction for server and systems architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in virtualization technologies, high-availability environments, and a strong background in automation scripting. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology infrastructure in a dynamic environment that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. If you are passionate about technology and ready to take on a leadership role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology, with 6+ years in server/platform infrastructure design.
• Expertise in virtualization architecture and containerization solutions.
• Strong knowledge of automation scripting and public cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise-level architecture for new platform buildouts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors for project execution.
• Lead implementation of complex projects from concept to design.

Skills

Server/Platform Infrastructure Design

Virtualization Architecture (VMware)

Containerization Solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)

Automation Scripting (PowerShell, Chef, Ansible)

Active Directory and Group Policy

Public Cloud (Azure, AWS)

High-Availability Environments

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Information Technology

Tools

Cisco UCS

Pure Storage

NetApp

Nimble Storage

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Kubernetes Service

Job description

Overview

The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for designing the overall infrastructure platforms that support the businesses multiple application stacks. They will be constructing the virtualization technology/platforms that support Consilio’s day to day operations. Provides subject-matter-expertise for current and future planning, technical architecture, models and standards. Working closely with the other members of the infrastructure team to ensure a cohesive enterprise technology strategy and direction. The position reports to the Director of Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• The Infrastructure Architect establishes and maintains enterprise level architecture through the stages of planning, design and execution of all new platform buildouts. They are responsible for setting our strategic direction and future roadmap in the server and systems space.
• Works closely with multiple internal teams and third-party vendors to plan, design and execute projects that support our application strategies.
• Provides expert consultation to inform strategic technology and system decisions as well as tactical decisions related to projects.
• Proceeds from concept, to design, to leading the implementation of complex, medium to large scale projects.

Additional Responsibilities/Details:

• Collaborates with other members of the Consilio management staff and contributes to manager meetings, quarterly summits, etc...
• Listening, drawing out key concepts and articulating advanced technical and non-technical concepts with ease (both written and oral formats) to customers, peers and management at several levels and across the organization with minimal oversight.
• Ability to solicit input from internal and external sources, including the ability to investigate and incorporate best practices from other corporations, experience and sound judgment.
• Shares best practices, lessons learned and constantly updates the technical system architecture requirements based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and upcoming vendor products and solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years general technology experience, Law firm experience a plus.
• 6+ years high level server/platform infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of multiple hardware platforms including Cisco UCS, Pure Storage, NetApp and Nimble storage systems.
• Expertise in virtualization architecture using VMware.
• Experience with containerization solutions and orchestration platforms, both on-premise and cloud based. Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Strong knowledge of templating and automation scripting such as Power-shell, Chef, and Ansible.
• Experience with building and maintaining high-availability (>99%) environments.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and\or Linux Server technologies.
• Experience working with public cloud PaaS and IaaS such as Azure or AWS.

Other Requirements:

• Must have grown from a technical hands-on perspective up the ranks from a storage, Active Directory, or infrastructure/networking perspective into positions of more responsibility and then a formal management of infrastructure role. Candidates without a technical background, a data center background, or strictly an operations background cannot be considered for this role.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in preparing reports, presentations and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with speed and efficiency is required.
• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as necessary.

Consilio’s True North Values

• ExcellenceWe strive to make every client our advocate
• PassionWe DO because we CARE
• CollaborationWe win together through teamwork and communication
• AgilityWe flex, adapt and embrace change
• PeopleWe value, respect and invest in our teammates
• VisionWe create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.