Sr. Infra Solution Architect

Role:                   Sr. Infra Solution Architect

Duration:            Fulltime

Location:           Irving, TX (5 Day onsite)

NOTE: Client Looking for Candidates with 5 -7 years of experience with very good knowledge on designing infra solutions.

Job Description:

·        The Infrastructure Solution Architect is a seasoned professional role, who applies in-depth IT knowledge and experience towards gathering and analyzing business / application requirements in support of Citi financial services. With the goal to design strategic target state architecture, using defined standards to maximize performance and capacity, while driving IT costs down.

·        They would be familiar with infrastructure Platform as a Service (PaaS), providing IT services within the private cloud, integrating orchestration and automation to quickly deliver solutions. A general knowledge of the financial services industry and how technology supports and enables those services is extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities:

·        Supporting CTI businesses as a trusted advisor for all solution tasks.

·        Engage in routine discussions with stakeholders (DBA, SA, Build, Business) regarding App/Business requirements.

·        Work with senior architects, supporting Solution End-to-End tasks when deemed necessary.

·        Ability to take ALL elements of a solution design and capture in both a narrative and diagram (Visio) form in such a way that stakeholders can understand.

·        Must grasp the technical aspects of an applications RTO / RPO when designing an infrastructure solution.

·        As part of the Solution process, guide client in re-platforming applications to new strategic technology platforms, and the deployment of new applications.

Qualifications:

·        Familiar with Private Cloud platforms (PaaS)

·        Understanding how application requirements determine infrastructure type and size, including High Availability and Disaster Recovery capabilities.

·        Experience as a Systems Admin or Systems Engineer is preferred. Experience in root-cause analysis techniques in a highly complex Data Center environment.

·        Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

·        Ability to develop working relationships, manage multiple projects with different priorities.

·        Team player with willingness to learn the latest technology, while taking initiative to master new tasks quickly.

·        Prior experience as an Infrastructure Design or Solution Architect is ideal but not required.

·        Public Cloud Certifications is a plus.

Critical Competencies:

·        Fluent in English.

·        Effective communication skills to guide meetings, provide direction, conduct presentations, while interfacing with business sponsors.

Education:

·        Bachelor Degree or 2-4 years relevant experience working with Enterprise systems.