Infrastructure Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Infrastructure Architect responsible for designing and implementing IT systems to support business goals. This role must work hybrid/in-office 3 days a week on one of the following locations: Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Conshohocken, PA; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; New York, NY; Purchase, NY.

Responsibilities:
* Work as part of IT Integration teams to plan and execute Infrastructure integration activities related to user experience and collaboration migration, datacenter/cloud design and workload migration, AD/Entra ID and Office 365 migration and consolidation
* Work in conjunction with enterprise architecture on design, strategy, and standards; Documents and publishes appropriate infrastructure architecture principles and standards, position papers, blueprints, best practices, patterns, and frameworks
* Set strategic direction for various infrastructure technologies such as public cloud, directory services, collaboration services, network, storage, server, database and security best practices
* Encourage the use of shared systems and tools to lower expenses and enhance communication
* Ensure that projects do not duplicate functionality or diverge from each other and business and IT strategies
* Plan for life and refresh cycles; Ensure that architected solutions work in line with application, network, desktop, server, storage, etc.
* Develop and monitor technology architecture and technology vision; Determine current and future enterprise infrastructure needs
* Ensure that installations and upgrades are done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and license agreements
* Identify, implement, and monitor best practices for infrastructure technology architecture
* Review software requirements and designs architecture for high availability and disaster recovery as per business requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
* B.A./B.S. Degree in Information Technology
* Cloud certifications in Azure or AWS including architecture level certification
* 12+ years of IT Infrastructure-related experience, at least 5 of which needs to be working as an architect
* Ability to work with and lead Infrastructure and DevOps teams towards IT infrastructure solutions
* Expert knowledge of standard infrastructure components such as Windows-based servers, enterprise network components, public cloud Infrastructure/PaaS technologies, Microsoft Exchange/Office 365, Microsoft Active Directory/Entra ID, Microsoft SQL Server, Server Virtualization, Enterprise SAN Storage
* Knowledgeable of enterprise application Infrastructure design & several years' experience creating enterprise Infrastructure architecture and solutions
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work with and present solution ideas to C-level executives
* Experience in leading projects
* Experience with merger and acquisition IT Infrastructure planning
* Analytical skills and ability to see the big picture
* High degree of curiosity about new technologies
* Negotiation and persuasion skills
* Experience in IT Consulting is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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