SENIOR ENGINEER/SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Dublin  ‐ Onsite
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Description

The Senior Engineer/Solution Architect is an accomplished solution architect and implementer of virtualization and cloud services, leading technical definition, security assurance and cost optimization derived from virtualization technologies and cloud services.

Essential Job Functions

  • Deliver high-impact transformation programs through the use of Cloud Computing and other related technologies.
  • Design technical solution architectures and develop migration roadmaps for private, public, and hybrid cloud, involving leading virtualization technologies.
  • Design and implemented hybrid cloud solutions including service management and orchestration technologies.
  • Provide strong technical knowledge of cloud technologies including System Centre(Service Manager, Operations Manager, Orchestrator, DPM), Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Cisco and HP Networking, Backup technology(Symantec NetBackup, Commvault etc.), SAN(Dell, EMC etc.), Tape libraries, Fabric Switches, Cloud(Azure, AWS), Web Filters, Email Filters and Firewalls.
  • Support the development of business cases, including TCO analysis.
  • Support client engagements as part of a senior management team of strategists and analysts.
  • Identify opportunities for engagement expansion within existing engagements.
  • Engage in early life cycle architecture and business process evaluations, for qualification and support of Government cloud services.
  • Manage complex change programs involving client, Government cloud and other vendor personnel.
  • Maintain a client-facing technical leadership presence, actively contributing to the client dialogue about virtualization and cloud services.
  • Devise strategies for sharing services between multiple separate organisations.
  • Provide training documentation for IT staff for operation of solutions after implementation.

Essential Requirements/Experience

  • Technical knowledge of cloud architectures including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
  • Leading certifications in core and advanced virtualization technologies and vendor programs, such as MCA, VCAP/VCDX, CCNE, CCIA.
  • Direct solution design and implementation experience with Microsoft and/or VMware required; experience in Microsoft environments preferred.
  • Demonstrable technical skills and experience designing and implementing IT infrastructure solutions, involving virtualization and cloud technologies.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud technologies including System Centre(Service Manager, Operations Manager, Orchestrator, DPM), Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Cisco and HP Networking, Backup technology(NetBackup, Commvault), SAN(Dell, EMC etc.), Tape libraries, Deduplication appliances, Fabric Switches, Cloud(Azure, AWS), Web filtering, Email Filtering, Firewalls is required.
  • Degree or equivalent; 10+ years of experience in virtualization and 5+ years in Microsoft technologies in particular.
  • IT Security knowledge.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Cloud market and the key vendor offerings.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating value, progress, and metrics (status) of key projects to required stakeholders and diverse audiences (technical and business).
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge of ITIL.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Desirable Requirements/Experience

  • Exposure to ISO 27001, ISO 20000 and ISO 22301 certification programmes.
  • ITIL Certification.
  • Security certification such as CISSP, CISM etc.
Start date
ASAP
Duration
9 months
From
IT Alliance Ltd
Published at
20.04.2016
Project ID:
1114554
Contract type
Freelance
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