Solution Architect

TecTammina; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider is looking for a Solution Architect with at least 10 years of infrastructure development experience and 5 years in solution design. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in technologies like SAN, Citrix, and VMware. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience in data center consolidation and application migrations.. The position is contract-based and located in California, San Diego.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Infrastructure development or IT domains.
• Minimum 5 years as Solution Architect in large organizations.
• Experience with data center consolidation and application migrations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor and lead cross-cultural teams.
• Communicate complex solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

SAN

Citrix

VMware

Network

Security

Windows Server 2003/2008

UNIX/Linux

AIX

Solaris

Hadoop

Netezza

Microsoft Project

Visio

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

MS SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Job description

At least 10 years of proven work experience in Infrastructure development or from a combination of development and another IT domain. A variety of experience across roles is a plus, especially in areas such as application development, Security, Network, storage and data management.

At least 5 years of experience in/as Solution Architect and solution Design in relatively large organizations.

Key Experience and Skills

• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience with two or more of the following disciplines but not limited to: SAN, Citrix, VMware, Dell Blade servers, Network, Security, Windows 2003/2008, UNIX/Linux, AIX, Solaris.
• Hadoop and Netezza.
• Experience with data center consolidation and application migrations.
• Experience with Virtualization in VMWare or UNIX LPAR.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Excel with ability to generate documentation and presentations.
• Experience with MS SharePoint and other automation tools is big plus.
• Ability to work as part of a cross‑cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to juggle a broad set of competing functional‑level requirements while also considering the near‑ and long‑term impact on nonfunctional requirements such as performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Leadership and mentorship skills. Interpersonal skills are a must. Demonstrated ability to earn trust from others, to influence their teams in the right direction, and to know when to compromise.
• Strong communication skills: a solution architect needs the ability to communicate across different domains, articulate a solution to all parties, and stitch that solution together.
• Use creativity in applying these skills.

Qualifications

Educational requirements include at least a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, information technology or a related discipline. Certifications related to system and network architecture through popular technology providers such as Cisco, IBM, HP, EMC, VMWare, BMC, Citrix and Microsoft are an important plus. Previous hands‑on experience in the design, implementation and support of systems and networks are a must.

Additional Information

Job Status: Contract

Email: mahesh(at)tammina.com

Contact: 703-349-1004