Infrastructure Architect

Arka Innovate; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arka Innovate is seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Architect / Consultant based in Austin, Texas, to lead the design, transformation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. The role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in cloud platforms, networking, and hybrid architecture, alongside strong consulting skills to align technology solutions with business goals. Candidates should possess hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and have a solid understanding of security and compliance frameworks. Join an inclusive environment dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proven expertise in hybrid infrastructure architecture.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts and technologies.
• Experience with virtualization and container technologies.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, preferably using Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of security and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch.
• Scripting expertise in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure landscapes and identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead infrastructure transformation initiatives including cloud migrations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Define and enforce infrastructure standards and governance frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor for technology decisions.
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with security and compliance requirements.
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Resolve complex infrastructure issues and ensure high system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP

Hybrid Infrastructure Architecture

Networking: VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls

Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Docker, Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

Security & Compliance frameworks

Monitoring & Logging tools

Scripting expertise in PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

ARKA is seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Architect / Consultant to lead the design, transformation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, combined with a strong consulting mindset to align technology solutions with business objectives

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
• Develop architecture blueprints, reference models, and solution designs aligned with enterprise standards

Assessment & Advisory

• Evaluate existing infrastructure landscapes and identify gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Provide strategic recommendations for modernization, cost optimization, and performance improvements

Transformation Leadership

• Lead infrastructure transformation initiatives including cloud migrations, data center consolidation, and hybrid cloud adoption
• Drive end-to-end delivery from assessment through implementation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment
• Align infrastructure strategies with business and application requirements

Governance & Standards

• Define and enforce infrastructure standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and compliance policies

Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders for technology decisions
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Security & Compliance

• Ensure infrastructure aligns with security, regulatory, and organizational compliance requirements
• Incorporate security-by-design principles into all solutions

Automation & DevOps Enablement

• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
• Promote DevOps practices for infrastructure provisioning and management

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Resolve complex infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis
• Ensure high availability and performance of critical systems

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor junior engineers and guide delivery teams
• Provide technical leadership across projects and engagements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proven expertise in Hybrid Infrastructure Architecture
• Deep understanding of Networking: VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls
• Experience with Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Docker, Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Security & Compliance frameworks
• Experience with Monitoring & Logging tools: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, etc.
• Scripting expertise in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale enterprise transformation programs
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization strategies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains

At Arka Innovate, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.