Senior Infrastructure Architect
Senior Infrastructure Architect
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to join our Services Reliability Group. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing implementing and managing complex infrastructure solutions with a strong focus on Linux VMware SAN and Backup environments/platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team of IT professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Architecture: Develop and implement infrastructure architecture strategies that align with business goals and objectives.
- System Management: Oversee the installation configuration and maintenance of Linux VMware SAN and Windows systems.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure optimal performance availability and security of infrastructure systems.
- Project Management: Lead infrastructure projects from conception to completion ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior team members fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all infrastructure systems and processes.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
Qualifications :
- Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in infrastructure architecture with a focus on Linux VMware SAN and Windows environments.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar would be beneficial.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Linux (Red Hat) and Unix (Solaris)
- Experience of clustering solutions such as Linux Pacemaker & Oracle Solaris cluster
- Extensive experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter SRM/Live Site Recovery
- Strong knowledge of SAN technologies (EMC PURE HPE NetApp etc)
- Proficiency in design and implementation of backup technologies (NetBackup Commvault VEEAM etc)
- Expertise in Windows Server environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud)
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills - can describe complex technical concepts/issues with non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to quickly arbitrate prioritise and filter change/deployment issues to identify solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Leadership and team management experience
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Additional Information :
Why Version 1
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.
- Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits.
- Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
- Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
- Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
- Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
- Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
- Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform.
- Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
