Senior Infrastructure Architect 08F25

The role of a Senior Infrastructure Architect is crucial for maintaining and advancing a company's technology backbone. This position involves the strategic design and implementation of high-quality IT infrastructure solutions to support an organization's diverse and complex needs. As a Senior Infrastructure Architect, you are expected to harness your expertise to architect frameworks that ensure reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of IT systems. This role demands collaboration across various departments to understand business requirements and translate them into technical strategies. The Senior Infrastructure Architect is also responsible for staying abreast of current technologies and industry trends to ensure that the IT infrastructure remains ahead of competitors. This position is ideal for an individual with an exceptional blend of technical prowess, problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive infrastructure systems tailored to organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure design with business objectives.
• Perform detailed assessments of existing IT systems to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead the development and execution of infrastructure strategies in alignment with company goals.
• Ensure IT infrastructure aligns with industry standards and security protocols.
• Develop contingency plans to manage and mitigate infrastructure-related risks.
• Oversee the installation and configuration of infrastructure solutions to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior IT staff and team members.
• Evaluate new technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the IT domain.
• Engage with vendors to negotiate service agreements and procure essential infrastructure resources.
• Create documentation and reports for system architecture and operational procedures.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and implement enhancements for improved efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with infrastructure architecture and implementation in a corporate environment.
• Proven ability to design and manage scalable enterprise-level infrastructure solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proficiency in infrastructure optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing, network architecture, and data center management.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity protocols and data protection measures.
• Effective communicator with experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification is preferred.