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Infrastructure Architect, NJ

summit, NJ
 
Date Posted: 12/23/2009
Employment Type: Contract To Perm
Job ID: 1040


Job Description

Infrastructure Architect, NJ

We currently have an opening for a…Infrastructure Architect

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the infrastructure architect in the analysis, design and planning phases of the IT related projects.
  • Facilitate the initiation of key strategic infrastructure initiatives and recommend modifications as appropriate to existing plans.
  • Act as an advocate for insuring that the infrastructure aligns with the overall enterprise architecture principles, policies and standards.
  • Define and maintain infrastructure architecture principles, policies and standards.
  • Act as an in-house consultant/trusted advisor to IT executives and management.
  • Conduct infrastructure capacity and performance analysis. Develop solutions to assure system availability and performance aligned to Service Level metrics including Disaster Recovery SLAs.
  • Translate vendor specifications into appropriate system designs, incorporating knowledge of current and future business requirements.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of system modifications or enhancements
  • Provide the expertise and guidance to peers, leadership and associates on the overall infrastructure architecture as it relates to the business and IT strategies.
  • Maintain expertise in the area of architecture, including industry trends, strategies, and products to ensure that the company’s assets are effectively and efficiently utilized.
  • Work with the Project Manager to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and according to client specifications by monitoring and controlling schedule, resources, scope and risk.  Accountable for managing expectations and ensuring quality of project.

 

Experience and Skills:

  • Infrastructure and Data Center Expertise
  • Proven track record of implementing infrastructure solutions that make sense for the business and are technically sound.
  • Knowledge of project life cycle methodologies
  • Ability to continuously prioritize and multitask efficiently
  • Ability to influence decisions with critical thinking based upon experience and grasp of the strategic intent of the project.
  • Build and grow working relationships.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems or related field
  • 7-10 years of experience in infrastructure/capacity planning, data center planning, infrastructure support roles, including knowledge of IT processes and development life cycles
  • Experience with Infrastructure Projects, including Data Center moves, SAN refreshes, Server Refreshes, Backup system replacement, etc.
  • Strong technical knowledge of SAN/storage architectures, backup solutions, Windows Server, Unix/Linux Server, LAN (Cisco), Citrix, IIS, Exchange, Active Directory, SQL Server, Oracle Database, Virtualization and Disaster Recovery
  • Possess strong communication, presentation, organizational, facilitation and negotiation skills (including ability to “translate” between business and technology needs)
  • Skilled in building customer relationships and conflict resolution

 

 

 

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