Hosting Enterprise Architect

Addison Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

27 days PTO

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking a Hosting Enterprise Architect in Dallas to design, manage, and support enterprise server and infrastructure solutions that are secure, scalable, and highly available. The role defines architectural standards across physical, virtual, and cloud environments and ensures seamless integration across applications, servers, networks, and storage.

It is a senior technical leadership position reporting to IS leadership, with onsite work 1 day a week and a salary of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering.
• 7+ years IT experience focusing on server engineering or infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows, Linux, and AIX.
• Experience with VMware virtualization.
• Strong networking and storage fundamentals.
• Scripting and automation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise infrastructure architectures including virtualization and data centers.
• Lead performance analysis, capacity planning, and availability assessments.
• Develop architectural diagrams, system documentation, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Guide DR, storage, and OS configurations across platforms.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

AIX OS

VMware

Networking basics

Storage tech

PowerShell

Bash

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vSphere

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

Job description

Title: Hosting Enterprise Architect

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite 1 day a week

Salary: $150k

Position is not eligible for sponsorship

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 27 days of untracked PTO per year

Summary

Hosting Enterprise Architect - is responsible for designing, managing implementation, and supporting enterprise server and infrastructure solutions that are secure, scalable, and highly available.

This role defines architectural standards across physical, virtual, and cloud environments and ensures seamless integration across applications, servers, networks, and storage platforms.

The Enterprise Architect serves as a senior technical leader, providing expert-level support for complex infrastructure initiatives and mission-critical systems. This role assists IS Directors and leadership with understanding and implementing technical and process standards and supports department budget planning and management.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Designs and maintains enterprise infrastructure architectures, including virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and data center environments.
• Leads performance analysis, capacity planning, and availability assessments to support business continuity and growth.
• Maintains a portfolio roadmap aligned with clinical, operational, and IT objectives.
• Implements infrastructure security best practices and ensures compliance with organizational policies and industry standards in collaboration with Information Security teams.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and vendor solutions and contributes to long-term infrastructure and modernization roadmaps.
• Collaborates with network, storage, database, application, and business teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions aligned with organizational needs.
• Develops and maintains architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational standards.
• Promotes consistency and operational efficiency across the Enterprise Platforms organization, including leading concept definition, strategy, design, deployment, and ongoing process management.
• Leads the design and deployment of large-scale systems, including disaster recovery, storage, power, and operating system and software configurations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert across multiple technical domains, including virtualization, automation, system security, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
• Leads technical aspects of infrastructure projects, communicates progress and risks, and coordinates with stakeholders.
• Maintains system performance metrics, growth projections, and operational reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven or more years of professional IT experience with a strong emphasis on server engineering or infrastructure architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows, Linux, and AIX operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and enterprise storage technologies.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• 5 - 10 Years of Experience

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.