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Job ID:
Req-1591Job Title:
Data Center Principal ArchitectLocation:
RemoteDuration:
1 year +Job Description:
Must Haves:- Proven track record of implementing highly complex cloud systems as this Principal Architect will work on our current Cloud Technology initiative and will be the go-to technical resource for a wide range of cloud technology
- Extensive experience and knowledge in architecture of hybrid Cloud platforms, solutions, and migration.
- Experienced as a trusted advisor of data center technologies and innovation, from servers & storage to the latest converged infrastructure and private cloud architectures.
- 10+ years of broadly based technical experience in system/network architecture, design and implementation in virtualized computing, storage, networking, telecommunications, data centers, disaster recovery, and related fields.
- Experience and knowledge of implementing security and controls in all architecture designs and technology.
- 10+ years of broadly based technical experience in system/network architecture, design and implementation in virtualized computing, storage, networking, telecommunications, data centers and related fields.
- Target System Architecture: Understand potentially complex cross product implications, communicate, influence and work with a wide audience in order to help drive the target system architecture across the State Fund Cloud systems portfolio.
- Innovation: Identify key trends and emerging technologies that can enhance or impact the solution architecture to maximize the value of State Fund Hybrid Cloud offering. Supporting a culture of idea generation / thought leadership is expected.
- Technology Strategy: Contribute to technology and business planning for IT organization
- An industry recognized level of expertise in at least one key area (preferably several key areas) relevant to hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure running different OS and application stacks.
- Strong creative ability demonstrated with an exceptional track record of innovation and hybrid cloud strategy generation.
- Extensive, knowledge and practical application experience working in advanced software defined networks concepts, Cloud computing and Platform as a Service methodology.
- Experience with Flexpod is a must
- Hosting and running websites on a large scale environment
- In-depth knowledge of Data Center operations
- Understanding of networks and firewall systems
- Experience with virtual technology, such as, VMWare ESX.
- Scripting experience and fluent in at least one scripting language: VB Script, PERL, or Windows PowerShell. Fluent in basic T-SQL language is a plus.
- Willingness to travel.
Preferred Skills- Proven track record of implementing highly complex web products and cloud systems.
- Detailed knowledge of Windows/Linux operating systems and tools.
- Working knowledge of web services, web application development, multi-tier application systems.
- Knowledge of software configuration, source control, and build engineering, scripting and system administration is required.
Qualifications and Certifications:- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, IT, or similar disciplines).
- Equivalent work experience implementing and operating enterprise level data center and/or office networks.
- MCITP, MCSE, RHCE , VCP or CCIE.
Job Type:
Contract
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