Infrastructure Architect – SAP Implementation

Job Title: Infrastructure Architect – SAP Implementation
Location: Preference given to candidates in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Virginia
Remote: Yes, with possibility of biweekly travel to Columbus, OH and Merrillville, IN
Period: 03/03/2025 – 09/31/2025 (potential contract-to-hire)
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $70 – $80/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only, no visa sponsorships or subcontracting

Scope of Services:

The Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the infrastructure needed to support the SAP implementation within the Work and Asset Management program. This role will focus on ensuring that the SAP system is properly integrated with existing IT infrastructure, including networking, storage, and cloud environments. The Infrastructure Architect will collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure the infrastructure is scalable, secure, and aligned with the organization’s technical and business needs. This role will play a key part in supporting the smooth deployment of the SAP system while ensuring infrastructure meets performance, security, and reliability standards.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Infrastructure Design & Planning: Develop detailed infrastructure architectures for the SAP implementation, ensuring that all system components (networking, storage, security, cloud) are integrated and meet performance and scalability requirements.
• System Integration: Work with project teams to integrate SAP with existing systems, ensuring seamless interaction with other business-critical applications and infrastructure.
• Cloud and On-Premise Configuration: Design and implement both on-premise and cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring proper configuration and optimization for SAP operations.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure that the infrastructure is optimized for performance, availability, and scalability to support SAP workloads. Monitor infrastructure performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Security & Compliance: Work closely with the security team to ensure that the infrastructure is secure and compliant with relevant regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Implement security best practices and monitor infrastructure for vulnerabilities.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Design and implement disaster recovery plans for the SAP infrastructure, ensuring business continuity in the event of system failures or disruptions.
• Collaboration with IT Teams: Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams to ensure infrastructure is set up to meet SAP system requirements and overall IT architecture.
• Vendor Management & Integration: Work with vendors to ensure the necessary hardware, software, and support services are in place and integrated properly into the infrastructure.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation on the infrastructure design, configurations, and processes. Report on infrastructure status and issues to project leadership.

Required Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in infrastructure architecture or related roles, with a focus on enterprise system implementations like SAP.
• SAP Infrastructure Experience: Experience working with SAP architecture, including integration with on-premise and cloud environments.
• Cloud & On-Premise Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with both cloud and on-premise infrastructure design, deployment, and optimization.
• Security & Compliance: Experience working with security teams to ensure infrastructure meets industry standards for security and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Utilities Industry Experience: Experience in the utilities industry or similar sectors where infrastructure reliability and performance are mission-critical is a plus.
• Waterfall Methodology: Familiarity with Waterfall project management methodologies in complex, enterprise-level implementations.

Key Skills:

• Infrastructure Architecture: Expertise in designing and implementing complex IT infrastructures, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Cloud & Virtualization: Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and virtualization technologies for optimal SAP performance and scalability.
• Security Best Practices: Deep understanding of infrastructure security, including firewalls, access controls, data encryption, and regulatory compliance.
• Disaster Recovery: Expertise in developing and implementing disaster recovery strategies for enterprise systems like SAP.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders, and manage vendor relationships.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Experience in monitoring infrastructure performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve system efficiency.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale projects, ensuring that infrastructure designs and deployments align with overall project goals.

Education & Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or similar certifications preferred.
• SAP Certification: SAP-related infrastructure or technology certification preferred.
• Additional Certifications: ITIL, CISSP, or similar certifications are a plus.

Salary : $70 - $80