Architecture, Design, Develop and Configure Systems – 75%

1. Develops, designs, configures and implements highly complex I.T. technology solutions.

2. Champions a “Cloud first” methodology, such as Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service.
a: Microsoft Azure and AWS will be crucial component for this role.
3. Creates functional specifications and design proposals. Including diagrams and architectural documents.
4. Participate in the design of Cloud-based infrastructure solutions working alongside Cloud Architects and service domains (e.g., Web, Database, Storage, Networking, IAM) to ensure that initial and anticipated future business requirements are represented.
5.Leads the I.T. infrastructure activities for major business projects.
6. Integrates technology solutions across disparate I.T. platforms and business segments.
7. Researches, evaluates and recommends software, hardware and cloud technologies.
8. Performs testing and evaluation, including development lab activities for new technology solutions.
9. Interfaces with software vendors and the internal accounting department to facilitate the purchase of hardware and software.
10. Stays well-informed of the technology trends and developments in the I.T. industry.
11. Participates in the development of I.T. strategy and direction.
12. Makes presentations and proposals to senior I.T. management on projects, designs and initiatives.

Project Leadership and Management – 20%
1. Develops and maintains IT strategy and ensures they align consistently with the organization’s plan.
2. Will serve as the project lead on highly complex technical projects based on the business plan.
3. Research and analyze project requirements, create and submit proposals, and implement approved project plans.
4. Develops and submits budget proposals and funding requests.

Technical Support, System Administration and Maintenance – 5%
1. Provides technical support to I.T. systems.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve very complex problems with system configurations and hardware.
3. Provide escalation support for all other architects and system administrators.

Required Skills:
In a numbered list, describe specific work experience requirements; include years of experience for each requirement:

1. Strong professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
2. Ability to work with no supervision and within changing priorities.
3. Proficiency in Business Acumen
Ability to plan, coordinate, instruct, monitor, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Technical proficiency – EXPERT

Cloud Technologies:
i. Microsoft Azure
ii. Amazon Web Services
iii. Microsoft Office 365
iv. Software as a Service (SaaS)
v. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
vi. Cloud based storage.
vii. Cloud based backups.
viii. Co-location of data centers.
ix. Cloud extended networks.

5.Technical proficiency – EXPERT.

Microsoft:
i. Windows server.
ii. Active Directory.
iii. DNS, DHCP and WINS.
iv. File services.
v. Printing.
vi. Exchange.
vii. Terminal server.
viii. PowerShell.
ix. Remote access technology.

Technical proficiency – EXPERT.
VMWare:
i. Server virtualization.
ii. ESX.
iii. Virtual Center.
iv. Backup / Replication.

Technical proficiency – EXPERT.
Intel or AMD server technology.

i. HP, Cisco or Dell Server Hardware.
ii. Server management tools
iii. Server remote Management.
iv. Blade chassis and servers.
v. Rack mount servers.

Technical proficiency –SKILLED.
Software licensing.

i. Enterprise software agreements.
ii. Volume purchasing.
iii. Agreement negotiation.
iv. License complianc
v. License tracking.
vi. License auditing.
vii. Microsoft Enterprise and Select Agreements.
Technical proficiency – HIGHLY SKILLED.

Storage technology.

i. Direct attached storage.
ii. Storage Area Networks (SAN).
iii. Network Attached Storage (NAS).
iv. iSCSI protocol.
v. Fiber channel protocol.

Technical proficiency – HIGHLY SKILLED.

Application virtualization.

i. Application and desktop virtualization concepts.
ii. Access gateway, load balancing, reverse proxy and application firewall.

Technical proficiency – HIGHLY SKILLED.
Security:
i.Internet E-Mail security.

ii. End-Point (client and server OS).

iii. Web application firewall