IT Infra Architect

Role:- IT Infra Architect

Duration:- Long term C2H

Location:- Denver,CO ( Hybrid)

Essential Function

• Provide comprehensive architectural and leadership to the infrastructure staff across the full stack of technologies at the highest technical level to ensure proposed solutions are technically viable.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the execution of  shift from a 3-Tier Architecture to a hyper-converged multi-cloud Architecture.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the architectural and configuration standards supporting Hyper-Converged Architecture.
• Enable technology self-service through orchestrated means and the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Participate in the development and execution of a comprehensive Multi-Cloud Governance framework.
• Work with management to build the long-term strategic roadmap for the team and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Set infrastructure architectural and configuration standards, procedures, and policies.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, proof of concepts, and project planning processes.
• Performs initial design, problem solving, and reviews of infrastructure & cloud architecture that conforms with industry best practice and the strategic direction of Frontier.
• Work within a team to lead and architect consumer-facing responsive platforms built on Microsoft, Cisco, Check Point, VMWare, SDWAN, and Azure technologies.
• Understand the changing business needs of the organization/projects and recommend viable strategies for the future.
• Work with a cross-functional team in designing, planning, developing, and implementing initiatives around both new and existing technology products.
• Work with development, architects, infrastructure engineering, and business teams to implement new solutions and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and consulting from strategy to planning to issue resolution.
• Explain and document existing platform capabilities to key business stakeholders.
• Analyze complex functional and non-functional requirements and make appropriate design adjustments, as well as provide cost estimates to support project management.
• Leading small trials and proof-of-concept technology projects.
• Working alongside partners and other third-party organizations (e.g., vendors) as required, providing specialist expertise.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather automation requirements, design automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable automation solutions.
• Participate in on-call and act as an escalation point for the IT Infrastructure and Cloud teams.
• Ensures adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Up to 20% travel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unaided.
• Other duties as assigned.