IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect

The Planet Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chicago-based technology solutions firm is seeking an Infrastructure Solutions Architect to lead the integration and modernization of technology platforms. This contract-to-hire role involves evaluating complex environments and designing scalable integration solutions across cloud and hybrid systems. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of relevant experience, especially in AWS and Azure environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with technical teams and troubleshooting integration issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or Systems Integration.
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Experience working with hybrid infrastructure and legacy system integration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate application stacks, infrastructure, and cloud environments to determine integration complexity and strategy.
• Design and implement integration solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid/on-prem environments.
• Develop migration strategies for legacy systems, including modernization, consolidation, or retirement.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Infrastructure Engineering

Systems Integration

AWS

Azure

Active Directory

PowerShell

Python

Bash

VMware

Job description

The Planet Group has partnered with a Chicago based company to locate a Infrastructure Solutions Architect to help lead the integration and modernization of technology platforms from newly acquired organizations. This is a highly impactful role focused on evaluating complex environments and designing scalable integration solutions across cloud and hybrid systems.

This is a contract-to-hire role and candidates must be willing to travel from time to time. No 3P candidates!

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate application stacks, infrastructure, and cloud environments to determine integration complexity and strategy
• Design and implement integration solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid/on-prem environments
• Develop migration strategies for legacy systems, including modernization, consolidation, or retirement
• Integrate identity systems using Active Directory, Azure AD, and enterprise access controls
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and architecture teams to onboard and stabilize newly acquired systems
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, authentication, and integration issues across distributed environments
• Implement automation and CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency
• Document architecture, integration plans, and system environments to support long-term maintainability
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to enterprise architecture standards and best practices

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or Systems Integration
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Experience working with hybrid infrastructure and legacy system integration
• Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and identity management
• Strong scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Strong troubleshooting, architecture, and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale technology integrations is highly preferred

This is an opportunity to work on complex enterprise integration initiatives, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in modernizing and scaling enterprise technology environments.