At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data driven decisions by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovative solutions, that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for a System Architect. This role will be an Onsite Role, in Tallahassee, FL. The candidate must reside in Tallahassee, or the surrounding area, and report in the office 5-days a week. Travel and relocation expenses will not be covered by the client or employer.
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and maybe subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B & EAD visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.
General responsibilities may include the following :
- Design, upgrade, administer, test, and modify the virtual desktop infrastructure environment
- Assist in ongoing modernization and migration efforts for applications, data, and infrastructure
- Oversight and management of Microsoft 365 environments
- Oversight and management of other Microsoft platforms and / or environments
- Oversight and management of identity platforms
- Oversight and management of a multi-cloud environment
- Architect, design, facilitate, lead, coordinate, and direct technology initiatives on multiple fronts across a variety of disparate areas within the organization. This could include Infrastructure administration, application development, data management & analytics, cybersecurity, external hosting, identity and access management, infrastructure, network, security hardening, privacy, and compliance.
Experience :
2 – 3 years of strong professional experience as a Microsoft Azure cloud systems architect is required.2 – 3 years of experience with other cloud providers, such as AWS or GCP is highly desired .5 - 8 years of professional experience in information systems engineering or another related field is required.5 years of professional experience supporting middleware such as API Management, IT Service Automation tools, and batch job services is highly desired.2 - 3 years of professional experience in the administration of Microsoft software is highly desired .2 - 3 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture is required .Primary Job Duties / Tasks :
The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to, the following :
Build and manage relationships in a matrixed environment.Recommend and assist with the building and hosting of complex application solutions.Understand, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure and / or other cloud services.Understand, deploy, and manage Microsoft Power Platform.Find opportunities to refactor solutions to obtain better performance, cost, and efficiency.Enhance client’s infrastructure, application, and system monitoring solutions to prioritize system uptime.Review, advise, and design based on risks, costs, benefits, and impact on the enterprise business process and goals.Automate processes wherever possible.Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, git repositories, and pipelines.Oversee and configure Azure DevOps organizational settings.Troubleshoot issues brought forth by developers and other architects.Present to your peers the findings of new technologies, enterprise-wide issues, and enhancements you have made to better the client mission.Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :
The knowledge, skills, and abilities desired for this position include, but are not limited to the following :
Strong analytical skills to determine an organization's needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, and evaluate effectiveness.Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and / or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems effectively regardless of technology platform.Ability to document and automate administrative tasks to reduce manual workAble to easily convey knowledge to others.Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic business environment.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure Services.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Server products.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform.In-depth knowledge of Linux (Redhat and Ubuntu).Strong grasp of IT infrastructure and application development technology and architectures.Strong grasp of Linux administration, including Linux patching.Knowledge of assessment and analytical processes and practices.Skill in strategic planning.Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.Skill in system administration and hosting across a wide range of solutions.Ability to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions.Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to work independently and as a team.Work Hours : Flexibility to work hours between 7 : 00 AM & 7 : 00 PM, after hours, weekends, and either on a rotation or as part of a regular and on-call work schedule.Education :
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related field4 years of experience can substitute for educationGeneral Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas :
Initiative : Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.Communication : Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.Customer Service : Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis.Flexibility : is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.Interpersonal : Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.Leadership : Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.Problem Solving : Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly.Team Building : Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal as an equal member of the team.Quality Assurance : Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.Who we are :
Lifescale Analytics, a small business that provides specialized expertise in data and analytics. Formed in 2012, the Lifescale Analytics team has years of experience providing a spectrum of customized data management services and solutions including Data Management / Analytics, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence and Data Science that focuses on building strong portfolios and programs. Through experience and innovation, we allow businesses, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, and government agencies to manage and proactively make decisions based on their biggest asset, their data. Our specialists are skilled at managing, refining, analyzing, or visualizing information for the specific purpose of increasing the value of IT to benefit from the data science industry.
For more information, please visit our website at www.lifescaleanalytics.com
