Infrastructure Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Infrastructure Architect. This is a full time role with Kforce's client. The role requires hybrid work and can be based in Chicago, New York, Indianapolis, or Phoenix.

Summary:
The Infrastructure Architect is a senior technical leader within the IT Operations organization, responsible for shaping, designing, and guiding both on-premises and cloud infrastructure ecosystems. This role provides architectural direction, evaluates emerging technologies, and ensures that infrastructure solutions align with organizational standards and long-term strategic goals. The Infrastructure Architect partners with cross-functional teams to lead complex technical initiatives, translate business requirements into actionable designs, and ensure that systems are built for resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:
* Serve as a subject matter expert capable of translating complex technical requirements into structured, actionable work packages
* Analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving landscapes to provide strategic technical direction to IT and business stakeholders
* Produce high-quality technical documentation, including design standards, runbooks, manuals, and operational guidelines
* Provide leadership, coaching, and support to technical teams during high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
* Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional groups to solve complex business challenges with technology-driven solutions
* Design, implement, operate, and decommission infrastructure systems and platforms throughout their lifecycle

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, IT Security, Business Administration, or a related field
* PMP or Scrum Master certification
* Advanced certifications such as Azure, AWS, VxRail, VMware Datacenter Virtualization, Security or Cloud Management certifications, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, HP Aruba, Palo Alto, or Dell EMC Storage
* 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting, implementing, and building enterprise-scale infrastructure environments
* 8+ years of deep technical expertise in one or more specialized domains such as virtualization, storage systems, cloud technologies, WAN/LAN networking, or firewall administration
* 8+ years of advanced troubleshooting experience at Tier 3 or Tier 4, serving as the final escalation point
* 5+ years of experience operating large-scale datacenters with 1,500+ devices across multiple sites
* 5+ years of experience managing relationships with business units, stakeholders, vendors, and internal IT teams
* Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical requirements into implementable architectural designs aligned with business needs
* A practical, balanced approach to technology strategy that considers security, operational efficiency, and business priorities

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.

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