Infrastructure Architect (m/f)

Description

• Liaise with all stakeholders in the organization to evaluate IT solution requirements
• Work closely with other areas within IT and beyond to judge realistic infrastructure solution considering budget/technology
• Develop infrastructure documentation in order to address end-to-end architectural deliverables as required
• Provide suggestions regarding improvement measures from a testing practice perspective
• Report to IT management on results
• Assess projects, infrastructure and IT service requirements and present architectural recommendations
• Assist in the development of an enterprise architecture framework based on standardized IT services and infrastructure/interface models
• Define and manage the architecture frameworks (infrastructure, application and interface components and data)
• Participate in governance bodies such as the "Architecture Review Board", whilst supporting the development of a reasonable business and IT enterprise architecture vision

• Strong infrastructure background (knowledge of application platforms, networks, DCLAN, covering Win, Lx, Dbs JBOSS, Security etc.)
• Infrastructure relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g. Cisco, Microsoft, IBM) are beneficial
• Advanced project management experience is beneficial
• Influencing and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to tailor communication for a multinational audience
• Proven experience in a complex and international organization, as well as the ability to work independently and accurately under time pressure
• Experience in managing projects and tasks in a global environment
• Ability to work analytically with focus on the targets
• Very good command of the English language (verbal and written) is mandatory, other languages, especially German, would be beneficial