Infrastructure Architect, Tech Lead I

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure solutions across global environments, supporting other teams with infrastructure solutions, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Participate in architectural planning and decision-making for Linux and Windows-based systems and broader infrastructure platforms, ensuring compatibility and integration with the whole environment.
• Provide support and assistance in the deployment, configuration, and management of Linux and Windows systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with Server, Network, and Cloud teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components including physical servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud services.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using scripting languages such as YAML, Bash, Python, JSON, or PowerShell, and have experience with tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance infrastructure capabilities and support business growth.
• Support container orchestration solutions using Kubernetes, ensuring scalability, resilience, and integration with existing infrastructure.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational standards in all infrastructure designs and implementations.
• Help and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Utilize monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios) to manage system health and performance proactively.
• Assist with testing new infrastructure, evaluating performance, and troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Remain updated on emerging technologies and best practices in infrastructure architecture.

Job Requirements

Requirements (Qualifications and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with knowledge in Windows, Linux and enterprise architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing infrastructure solutions in a global enterprise environment.
• Knowledge in Linux, Windows, and Active Directory system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture principles, including networking, storage, virtualization, and cloud integration.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containerized applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP a plus) and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Solid knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Azure Solutions Architect, or similar are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to infrastructure challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.