Infrastructure Architect

Global Technical TalentChicago, IL

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Job Summary :

The Infrastructure Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and delivering enterprise infrastructure services across data centers, cloud platforms, and automation environments . This role involves mentoring engineering teams, setting roadmaps, and ensuring infrastructure solutions meet evolving business and compliance requirements. Key projects include data center decommissioning, new colocation builds, a VDI platform refresh, Azure initiatives, and BAU operations. Key Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor Intermediate and Senior Infrastructure Engineers.
Develop and manage the infrastructure roadmap aligned with strategic business goals.
Design, implement, and manage infrastructure services across colocation (Equinix) data centers, cloud, virtualization, and storage.
Oversee disaster recovery planning, service continuity, and capacity management.
Drive adoption of cloud technologies (Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps) and hybrid cloud integration.
Automate processes with Ansible, Terraform, and related tools .
Ensure compliance with security standards, privacy regulations, and DR policies .
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
Maintain roadmaps, design docs, runbooks, and operational guides.
Partner with cross-functional teams (App Operations, IT Asset Mgmt, End User Tech) to align solutions with requirements.

Required Experience :

years in infrastructure architecture, design, and management (data centers, cloud, automation).

years mentoring technical teams.

Strong experience with Azure (native & AVS), Azure DevOps, hybrid cloud solutions.

years with VMware stack : vSphere, vCenter, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, HCX, vSAN, Horizon, VDI.

Active Directory administration, group policy, and security management.

Windows / Linux server lifecycle management (patching, hardening, compliance).

EMC / DELL storage, backup / recovery with Commvault or Rubrik.

Disaster recovery strategy and continuity planning.

Colocation data center (Equinix) architecture, capacity planning, and operations.

Nice-to-Have Experience :

Certifications : VMware, Microsoft, EMC

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-) (required by / / )

AI Fundamentals (AI-) certification — asset

SQL design / implementation and support

Exchange Server and SMTP relay services

Automation via Ansible and Terraform

Required Skills :

Infrastructure Architecture & Roadmap Development

VMware Virtualization & VDI

Azure & Hybrid Cloud Expertise

Data Center Management (Equinix / Colocation)

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Preferred Skills :

Infrastructure Automation (Terraform, Ansible)

EMC / DELL Storage & Backup Systems

SQL & Exchange Server Support

Active Directory & Security Policies

Mentoring Technical Teams

Benefits :

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

k Retirement Fund

About the Client :

Leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of reliable financial products and services. Committed to customer satisfaction and community impact, they provide personalized banking solutions to meet your unique needs. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to creating a more secure and sustainable future. About GTT :

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! Job Number : -

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