Solution Architect

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Description

Mission Statement

The Solution Architect is responsible for the development of the technology solutions and mapping the business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are in line with the enterprise architectural plan.

Main Accountabilities

Dimensions

Create solution architecture designs that are in sync with business needs and Enterprise Architecture

Liaise with clients and business representatives to understand the needs of business

Provide architectural guidance to the project team

Consult with clients on data migrations, systems integrations, and other technical infrastructures related issues

Must be able to manage multiple projects utilizing strong planning and organizational skills

Review the proposal of vendors and suppliers to ensure that quality inputs are delivered at the least possible cost

Explain technical issues and IT solution strategies to stakeholders and other IT professionals

Develop technology standards and patterns that can be repeatedly leveraged across multiple solutions

Analyse the existing technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement

Global

Multi-vendor

Requests span multiple functions involved in the approval and processing of requests.

Technology

Strong Experience in at 1 of the following technologies with functional knowledge in any of the others, the more the better:

  • Wintel - Windows 2008, 2012 Server, Active Directory, Citrix
  • Virtualization (VMWare/HyperV)
  • Cloud Services (AWS, MS Azure)
  • Database: Microsoft SQL/Oracle (Preferable a person who has driven migrations from Oracle to Microsoft SQL)
  • AIX & Linux (IBM/Redhat)
  • Storage & Backup (HP 3Par, HP Virtual Tape Library
  • Network- (Data Center: F5 Load Balancer/CheckPoint Firewall/Nexus 7K) Office: Cisco Wireless LAN, Cisco Catalyst Campus Networks, Cisco WAAS)
  • SAP Basis/SAP HANA - Please note: This Person needs to have knowledge in other areas as well since we don't need a Full time person in SAP)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

General

Technical degree in Computer Science or Math background highly desired

Mandatory Skills/Experience

The areas of technical knowledge for this role are based around architecting end-to-end infrastructure solutions primarily in Microsoft Windows and complementary systems.

Established professional with 10 or more years working in the related technology infrastructure development life- cycles, testing, implementation, systems administration and support or engineering.

Experience in design and engineering highly available and resilient infrastructure solutions

Good understanding of network (WAN, LAN), storage designs, blade technology, clouds, virtualization, performance and capacity management.

Communication: The position involves collaboration with clients, reporting to the lead architect. So, good communication skill is paramount in this role.

Strong written communication skills in English. Strong focus on documentation

High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organizations

Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with executives, IT Management, and developers.

English language proficiency (both written and spoken)

Understanding of application design, system engineering and integration

Desirable Skills/Experience

Good social skills as the level of interaction with various stakeholders is frequent.

SThree are committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
12 months +
(extension possible)
From
Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract)
Published at
09.12.2017
Project ID:
1467907
Contract type
Freelance
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