Infrastructure Architect

Procom Consultants Group

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect for a contract opportunity in Durham, NC. The candidate will design complex solutions focused on server hosting, network security, and storage technologies. A crucial aspect of the role includes leading technical reviews and articulating architecture to stakeholders. The ideal applicant will have at least 10 years of IT experience, including 8 years as an architect, with strong skills in both network and cloud technologies. This is a contract position expected to last over 6 months.

Qualifications

10+ years overall IT experience.
8+ years experience as an IT Architect.
Experience in architecting solutions based on various hosting platforms.

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex enterprise-wide solutions.
Lead Solution Technical Reviews to ensure architectural alignment.
Articulate architectural vision and develop alternative approaches.

Skills

IT Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Network Security

Virtualization

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

Citrix

VMWare

Unix

Job description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy

Specialties

Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Infrastructure Architect

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Infrastructure Architect for a contract opportunity in Durham, NC.

Design and develop complex innovative enterprise wide solutions, with an emphasis on Data Center server hosting, network, security and storage technologies.
Operate strategically and influence the development of technical architecture/specifications for systems and infrastructure.
Articulate architectural vision, conceptualize and develop alternative approaches and validates against requirements and assumptions.
Contribute to financial results by delivering winning solutions on time, to a high quality and within budget.
Lead Solution Technical Reviews to ensure architectural alignment and compliance to standards and the Client requirements.

Infrastructure Architect Mandatory Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or equivalent work experience
Minimum 10 years overall IT experience
Minimum of 8 years experience as an IT Architect as outlined below
Experience as a Solution Architect across multiple IT domains & industries for an IT Outsourcing company
Experience in architecting solutions based on a variety of hosting platforms, including Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Citrix, VMWare and Unix environments
Experience with server virtualization and cloud technologies
Experience with both network and network security technologies
Extensive experience in articulating complex and detailed solutions to senior executives in business terms
Excellent presentation skills in both small and conference-level settings
Knowledge of leading technologies and current market thinking
Experience in creating the initial solution blueprint based on client requirements