We are seeking an Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in on-premise datacenter technologies to join our architecture team with one of our largest partners. Founded in 2003, our company has grown into a 170-person, employee- and manager-owned organization with a stable business and financial background, serving more than 50 returning corporate clients. We develop and implement applications to address business challenges and provide long-term operational support. Our strongest differentiator is business process automation.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Design: Architect and implement on-premise datacenter solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Virtualization Platforms: Design and manage virtualization environments using VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Network Architecture: Develop and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and security configurations.
• Storage Solutions: Implement and optimize SAN/NAS storage technologies, ensuring redundancy and performance.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Define and enforce backup strategies and disaster recovery plans using industry-leading tools.
• Microsoft Technology Stack: Architect solutions leveraging Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and SQL Server for enterprise workloads.
• Performance & Capacity Planning: Conduct regular assessments to optimize infrastructure performance and plan for future growth.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment and operational excellence
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years in an Infrastructure Architect or similar role.
• Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience in on-premise datacenter architecture and operations.
• Deep knowledge of VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization platforms.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage technologies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in Active Directory, Windows Server, and SQL Server administration.
• Solid understanding of network design, including VLANs, firewalls, and load balancing.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Solutions Architect Expert