Infrastructure Architect Salary in North Carolina, USA

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.Our client is seeking a Sr lead Cloud Architect (Azure Delivery) in Raleigh, NC.Role DescriptionYou will work with an experienced professional services team to help customers migrate to and operate in Azure throughout customers' entire cloud adoption lifecycles; assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. This is a primarily customer-facing project delivery role.• Assessing application portfolios, planning migrations to Azure, and delivering written assessment deliverables including Total • Cost of Ownership models• They'll be involved in application migration patterns (6 R's)• They will be involved in high level project plans/work breakdown structures• They will be involved in high level infrastructure designs and diagrams• They will be tasked with Azure Well-Architected Framework reviews• They will provide hands-on execution as a member of implementation team• They will be responsible for defining and maintaining the high-level technical vision for the projects, both externally towards the customer and internally towards the project team• They will create and maintain detailed diagrams and other written configuration documentation• They will educate customers on Azure services and general cloud patterns and anti-patterns• They will collaborate with colleagues to refine and enhance the broader cloud Solutions Architecture practice• They will assist pre-sales with scoping and estimations• They will contribute to the development of processes, templates and other project collateralSkills & Requirements• 12 years of overall relevant experience without a college degree OR 8 years relevant experience with a BA or BS degree (6 with a Masters) 8+ years of diverse solutions architecture experience, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant public cloud experience Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Certification Hands-on experience with both lift-and-shift and greenfield Azure migrations. Intermediate level experience with one or more Infrastructure-as-Code implementations (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Intermediate to Expert level familiarity with containerization technologies (AKS, Container Apps) Familiarity with Identity and Access models in on-prem (Active Directory) and public cloud (Entra ID, SAML SSO) Intermediate to Expert level experience with IP Networking, ExpressRoute, VPN technologies, etc.• AI-102, DP-100, DP-203, AZ-500, AZ-400 Azure Certifications PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance as related to Cloud Infrastructure Common Infrastructure as Code and DevOps patterns such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Immutable deployments, and CI/CD Pipelines. Familiarity with AWS and/or GCPIndustry knowledge in any of the following verticals is highly desired: such as Healthcare/HealthTech; Financial Services/FinTech, SaaS or E-CommerceBenefits/Other Compensation:Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.Why Hays?You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.#LI-DNI #1161561 - Kimberly Moore

6 Month contract State of NC SHHS-W-2 rate up to $60/hour Will accept corp to corpHighly skilled and motivated MS Power Platform Business Analyst to join our team.MUST BE AN US CITIZEN OR HAVE GREEN CARDThe successful candidate will be responsible for building and implementing innovative solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including PowerApps, Power Virtual Agent, and Dataverse. The primary focus of this role will be to enhance the user experience by developing a self-service system for common inquiries, automating user authentication and verification processes, and delivering training management solutions.Responsibilities:• Build a framework within MS PowerApps Portal to enable self-service case management, including opening and reviewing cases, appending notes and attachments.• Implement a SQL database connector within Dataverse to enable PowerApps to query a local SQL database, automate cross-checks between a currently authenticated Portal user and the SQL DB to ensure that there is a user match, and share limited information associated with that user.• Configure Power Virtual Agent chatbot to deliver generic and user-specific information based on authentication status.• Develop an app for inputting and managing trainings, integrating with a system for capturing course evaluations and tracking attendance.• Enact a Dataverse contacts/accounts cleanup operation using the authenticated user list as the source of truth.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.• At least 3 years of experience in MS Power Platform development and implementation.• Proficiency in PowerApps, Power Virtual Agent, and Dataverse.• Knowledge of SQL database structure.• Preferred: Microsoft Certification-Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) or higher• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.If you have a passion for innovation and are driven to deliver exceptional results, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to be an active contributor to the development of public health infrastructure for the state of North Carolina.

Our client in Madison is looking to bring on a 100% remote Application Architect to join their growing team! This role is going to be responsible for the design and development of ITIL systems and solutions, troubleshoot issues as they arise to ensure ITIL system solutions are effective, review detail system specs ensuring deployment and support of new and existing systems are consistent, and will be mostly using SQL and JavaScript for programming languages. This role is a long term contract, is compensating up to $50hr (flexible based on experience), is 100% remote with only 1-2 travel days during each quarter requiring you to come onsite to our clients Madison office location, and is looking to bring someone on ASAP. Below are some must have skills to be considered, if you have most (but not all), it's still worth a chat!Must have:- Proficient in programming languages, such as SQL and JavaScript- Ability to learn and configure cloud based or on-prem off-the-shelf business solutions- Experience in aligning application development with business needsJob Description:Summary - This position functions as an Application Architect for the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) initiatives for our department. Under the general supervision of the Collaboration and Project Management supervisor, this position will provide leadership and direction to the Collaboration and Project Management and Infrastructure staff on the design of development of ITIL systems and solutions involving service management, change management, configuration management, and asset management.Duties:* Collaborating with senior managers to determine business-specific application needs.* Compiling and implementing application development plans for new or existing applications.* Demonstrating application prototypes and integrating user feedback.* Writing scripts and code for applications, as well as installing and updating applications.* Providing end-users with technical support.* Running diagnostic tests and performing debugging procedures.* Performing application integration, maintenance, upgrades, and migration.* Documenting application development processes, procedures, and standards.Requirements:*Bachelor's degree in computer science with a specialization in software engineering, application development, or similar.*A minimum of 2 years experience as an application architect or similar experience*Proficient in programming languages, such as SQL and JavaScript.*Willingness to learn and ability to configure cloud based or on-prem off-the-shelf business solutions.*Experience in aligning application development with business needs.*Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.*Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.*Superb organizational and time management skills. *Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with professionals from a range of technical and non-technical backgrounds.Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.Our client is seeking a AV Architect in Cary, NC.Role DescriptionTake your next career step at with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.As Information Systems (IS) Audio Video (AV) Solution Architect, you will own software audio video solution architecture and ensures it is in line with enterprise and data architecture standards. You will collaborate with and contributes to project setup and delivery as well as to service operations optimization. This role supports Electrification Distribution Solutions division.• Designs and develops comprehensive AV system architectures incorporating audio, video, control, and network components• Creates detailed AV system designs, including equipment specifications, system schematics, and integration plans• Provides technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept to final video conferencing solutions implementation• Programs Crestron or audiovisual or AV switching equipment for AV integration• Implements complex solutions for Boardrooms and Divisible video conference room• Collaborates with project managers, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and installation of AV systems• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in AV system design and integration• Conducts feasibility studies and evaluations of AV technologies and solutions• Conducts site visits and assessments to gather project requirements, evaluate existing infrastructure, and identify potential challenges or opportunities• Provides recommendations for hardware and software selection, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and cost effectiveness• Develops and maintains documentation, including design specifications, technical drawings, and project deliverables• Supports the project team with technical troubleshooting, problem solving, and quality assurance during system testing and commissioning• Collaborates with vendors and suppliers to source AV equipment and materials• Manages and monitors the video conference room deployment via Teams Admin Center or Pro portal• Reviews AV team incidents and reports in Information Technology service management tool, manages AV team incidents and service requests to meet service level agreements, performs problem management, and reviews, edits, authors and approves knowledge base articles• Is accountable to approve, sign-off and build any AV solution to be implemented on Production environment• Engages in requirement engineering to decide which requirements are covered by available standard functionalities, for which functionalities enhancements are needed and for which functionalities workarounds are accepted• Supports validation and prioritization of incoming business demand in collaboration with the relevant IS Service Owner• Acts as escalation point for AV related issues• Contributes to IS Problem and IS Incident Management to fight ticket volume by detecting re-occurring defects and eliminating these• Proactively supports issue resolution during project delivery to avoid delays or any other form of negative impact to a project or service• Provides guidance to IS service delivery unit team and to IS project management in how to utilize AV solution standards effectively• Provides leadership to temporary work teams, guiding and monitoring task completion and advice normally without carrying line responsibilitySkills & Requirements• 3-5+ years of experience• Experience integrating, designing and developing the AV systems in complex rooms (think training rooms, executive board rooms, etc. Rooms that have multiple TVs and inputs, and ceiling speakers, etc.)• Experience with Crestron programming (sounds like that is at least somewhat common in this world)• Bachelor's degree or college degree. Equivalent work experience may be considered with a minimum 3 to 5 years of experience• Proven experience as an AV Architect or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful AV system designs and implementations• Proven experience with Teams Meeting Rooms implementations• In depth knowledge of audio-visual technologies, including displays, projectors, sound systems, video conferencing solutions, and control systems• Proficiency in AV system design software• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, such as Infocomm, CEDIA, and AVIXA• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification preferred• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, and vendors• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work• Flexibility to travel to sites as needed (15 percent)• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for in the USBenefits/Other Compensation:Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.Why Hays?You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.#LI-DNI #1162070 - Casey Bradburn

Solutions ArchitectBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Solutions Architect for an opportunity in College Park, GA!Position Title: Solutions ArchitectLocation: Charlotte, NC 28202Anticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 12 Months.Job Type: FULL TIME, CONTRACT, ON-SITEPay Range: $65/hr to 70/hr.Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Requirements:Oracle SQL / PLSQLJob Description:1. 7-10+ years senior technical expertise2. Strong verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate complextechnical ideas and concepts to business users at various levels and broad technicalknowledge and awareness of emerging technologies (cloud, VMs, AI)3. Working knowledge of certain programming languages in use in Risk tech includingpython, java, scala, Unix shell, SQL.Preferred skills/experience1. Banking domain experience (especially in Compliance and Risk).2. Experience in design and implement tools and frameworks for reusability andstandards.3. Hands on experience on implementing CI/CD using the Atlassian ecosystem.Characteristics of the top performer- Individual contributor and the ability to Initiate design, structure and best practices for DataWarehouse project and Authorized Data Source protocols at Bank of AmericaRequired educational background or certification- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.Preferred educational background or certification- Software Engineering prior roles, or equivalent experience.This is a role supporting Architecture, Platform, and Strategy for a new initiative at Bank of America. The team will be working on changing the data landscape and architecture as well as building a new data platform for the next 5-10 years that could be leveraged in the Continuity space.* Leadership (thought and technical) focus on infrastructure configurations, designs and execution of infrastructure delivery programs* Lead infrastructure design and liaison with corporate tech organization (CTI)* Helping to drive the budgeting and planning (capital forecasting) cycles with other organizationsWhat is the project they are working on and/or selling points of the role:- Will be working on Global Operation and Continuity Resiliency ApplicationsAbout BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222400 when responding to this ad.Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network!Job SnapshotEmployee TypeContractorLocationCharlotte, NC (Onsite)Job TypeBankingExperienceNot SpecifiedDate Posted05/17/2024

Azure Data Architect - Remote ContractWe have an exciting opportunity for an Azure Data Architect to join a fast-growing Food and Beverage company remotely from anywhere in the US on a long-term contract. This role will be pivotal in driving their migration to Azure, leveraging your expertise in Azure Data Lake, SQL, Databricks, and PowerShell Scripting.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement data solutions on the Azure platform.Lead the migration of data infrastructure to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption.Develop and optimize Azure Data Lake, SQL databases, and Databricks environments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate tasks and streamline processes.The ideal candidate will have:Extensive experience as an Azure data architect, with a strong background in Azure data Lake, SQL, Databricks, and PowerShell Scripting.Deep understanding of data architecture principles and best practices.Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Self-motivated, with a passion for staying updated on the latest technologies and trends in data management.For the suitable candidate, our client can offer:Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the USCompetitive hourly rate with flexibility.Chance to make a significant impact on the data infrastructure of a leading company in the food and beverage industry.A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.To apply please send your CV to this job posting!

The Architect II assists in creation of best practices and is responsible for designing and effectively implementing AWS strategies and solutions in alignment with IT strategy and guidelines. This position assists in the development of actionable AWS blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines for assigned projects/initiatives to ensure information technology architecture is consistent, usable, secure and adds value to the business. The position helps facilitate design and implementation of flexible, scalable, and cost-effective AWS solutions and provides technical guidance to subordinate group. Accountable for adhering to corporate architecture standards, ensuring technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization and contributing to corporate architecture strategy-setting. Participates in formulating solution estimates and work planning including determining appropriate task sequencing and identification of technical skill sets required. Builds consensus around principles of infrastructure architecture and interprets and clarifies these principles. Participates in the evaluation, selection and implementation of AWS technology solutions including providing detailed analysis of pros and cons. Maintains operational, architectural and design documentation including procedures, task lists, and reference architecture. Evaluates strengths and flaws in infrastructure design including performance, quality, availability, simplicity of design, security, and total cost of ownership. Assists in the facilitation of project handoffs including preparing documentation, educating, and supporting to ensure smooth transitions. Establishes and maintains relationships with IT and business area partners and provides consultation to the business teams. Troubleshoots, recommends, and executes action plans for issue resolution. Selects and designs tools that allow reuse of design components and patterns between projects. Continually works to enhance breadth and depth of knowledge and experience. Benchmarks technology strategies and architectures. Monitors and anticipates trends and investigates organizational objectives and needs. Prepares bench marking reports and presentations. Promotes implementation of new technology, solutions, and methods to improve business processes, efficiency, effectiveness, and value delivered to customers. Develops actual working solutions or prototypes based on their own designs and resolves any issues that arise. Stays updated on current technology trends and industry best practices. Provides technical leadership and works effectively with different teams including Product Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers. Fosters a healthy, collaborative, and productive scrum team culture. Works with other leads in a project setting to define and execute a software architecture that is sustainable, flexible, and scalable. Leads key initiative design, highly capable to complete tasks both independently with minimal guidance and leading a team technically. Exchanges information clearly and precisely, in verbal or written form, by sharing ideas, reporting facts and other information, responding to questions, and employing active listening techniques. Works with networks and understands internet security protocols. Analyze existing systems to ensure adequate security and business continuality. Routing technologies including TCP, UDP, IP, AWS VPC route tables, security groups, network ACLs. Create designs to support appropriate technology choices Create strategy for server & network technologies. Promotes and conducts software development best practices such as dependency injection and test-driven development to create high-quality, flexible, scalable applications that can be easily configured for different client needs. Assisting in the structuring of data including methods of storing and retrieving data Facilitates and creates reporting tools and automating the delivery of reports to dashboards. Creates data interfaces and facilitates API extraction of data. Design and architect Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions Guide project teams with the implementations consistent with company policies and practices Align projects with business and IT strategy to help projects sustain alignment with company policy's and standards. Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes. Development of product roadmaps and align efforts to meet security goals.EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area required. Master's preferred. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Azure or AWS Solution Architect certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.EXPERIENCE 7+ years' experience in the architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise level systems in AWS. 5+ years' experience working with VMware virtual environments. 8+ years experience with administering Windows Server OS 8+ years experience with administering Active Directory, GPO, DNS 3+ years experience working with Linux servers Experience in a large complex enterprise environment, preferably in Healthcare, Insurance, or similarly government-regulated environment.QUALIFICATIONS Expert knowledge of architectural design including but not limited to AWS VPC, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, RDS, Route53, EC2, Load Balancers, Organizations, EKS, S3, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, and other AWS serverless platforms Strong communication and written skills. Ability to work out differences of opinions and publish scalable and quality system design based on specification. Working knowledge of Microservices using Web API, Queue based processing using any messaging technologies such as AWS SQS, RabbitMQ, MSMQ etc. Ability to create reference architecture and document designs and requirements. Knowledge of Security protocols and the design, integration, and maintenance of these protocols. Ability to manage, assess and negotiate with vendors. Ability to mentor and lend guidance to team as needed. Demonstrated ability to work in teams and capture ideas into strategy and standards. Ability to execute governance of cloud standards and strategy. Ability to set strategic architectural direction. Ability to identify architecture components for reuse. A clear understanding of the architecture standards. Ability to communicate effectively with Leadership, Business Partners, and IT Infrastructure team. Knowledge of IT and IT's priorities, strategies, and current capabilities. Knowledge of technology and the current technical environment. Ability to breakdown the requirements into projects and determine timelines and dependencies with the other domains/ projects. Understanding of ongoing and planned projects and their inter-dependencies/ timelines. Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to adapt readily to changing business needs. Enthusiastic, can-do attitude with the drive to learn and improve.Infrastructure: Ability to understand networks and internet security protocols. Analyze existing systems to ensure adequate security and business continuality. Knowledge of web server and application server administration and web applications deployment. Knowledge of server sizing and performance Knowledge of network design and performance Familiarity of routing technologies such as TCP, UDP, IP Knowledge of Firewalls and ACLs Knowledge of VMWare ESX and Microsoft Hypervisor Expert in Cloud Infrastructure including infrastructure as code (prefer AWS) Knowledge of patching and assessment technologies Data: Knowledge data interfaces and API extraction of data. Familiarity of data tools such as Data Bricks, PowerBI, ElasticSearch, and SAS Knowledge of relational databases such as Amazon RDS, Greenplum, Hadoop, MS SQL, Postgress, MySQL, & Oracle SQLIdentity: Ability to design and architect Identity and Access Management solutions. Knowledge of IAM tools such as ForgeRock, SailPoint, Oracle Access Manager Knowledge of privileged access management experience with tools like Delinea Secret Server Strong knowledge of modern Identity Management protocols and standards, frameworks, federation technologies and solutions (for example ADFS, SAML, MFA, LDAP, Service Principals, Azure AD)WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. Pay RangeActual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate's skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $77,700 and $203,700.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an \"at will\" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

DESCRIPTIONAWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.Amazon Web Services is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect to help accelerate customer adoption. This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers, architects and technical managers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.As a Solutions Architect at AWS you will work directly with customers. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by the opportunity to work backwards from these customers' needs and help them gain competitive edge using AWS. As an experienced technologist and key member of the Account team you will help influence customers' architectural choices across broad use cases involving security, compute, storage networking as well as advanced scenarios involving serverless, analytics, and AI/ML.As a part of the role, you will provide exceptional technical design guidance and thought leadership. You will lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge with the AWS solution architect community. You will also gain the opportunity to learn from, collaborate with, and educate some of the brightest technical minds in the industry today across the breadth of enterprise architecture.Key job responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build mind share and broad use of Amazon Web Services within large strategic manufacturing and industrial accounts. Broad responsibilities will include: owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects, working cross-organizationally to facilitate widespread use and adoption of the AWS platform, and developing a deep expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad know-how around how applications and services are constructed using the AWS platform. The ideal candidate will possess customer facing and operational technology (OT) skills that will allow them to represent AWS well within the customer’s environment and drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Charlotte, NC, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Manufacturing Industry Experience.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

12 month plus Contract 1099 or Corp to CorptekHouse, a leading company in IT consulting for the telecommunications industry, is seeking a Remote VMware Architect - Azure Cloud Urgent for immediate hire. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in designing and deploying advanced virtualized infrastructures leveraging the latest VMware and Azure cloud technologies. You will be responsible for analyzing customer requirements, designing, and implementing end-to-end solutions, ensuring excellent performance, security, and reliability. As a remote worker, you will work closely with the tekHouse team to deliver high-quality services that exceed our clients' expectations. tekHouse's IT consulting practice helps CIOs and IT leaders design and implement advanced solutions in IT governance, security, data management, applications, and compliance.RequirementsJob Description:Key Technology requirements: 10 YR EXPERIENCEAzure Cloud VMware Standard Private Cloud solutioning, design and deployment (VCP level resource)Cloud Infrastructure: Virtual Machines, Azure Database, and storage technologies (Storage Accounts, SQL Server, CosmosDB), Virtual Networks, Azure Site Recovery, Traffic Manager, Azure Automation, ARM Templates, Azure Load balancer, API Gateway and Azure ADCloud Management: Policy, RBAC roles, Cost Management, Monitor and Alerting, Site Recovery, Disaster RecoveryOn-premises infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, VMWare, Hyper-V, firewalls, routingIdentity and user management solutions provided by Azure or 3rd partyFamiliar with Azure DevOps, Visual Studio Team Server (VSTS), Jenkins, Github, Octopus DeployExperience with Automation scripting including PowerShell and other configuration as code toolsDeployment automation languages and tools such as JSON Template, Terraform, AnsibleExperience with Azure and 3rd party monitoring tools and firewall devicesExperience with Windows and Linux-based operating system configuration, automation, and managementExperience with Cloud Security and (SIEM) Security Incident and Event Management Monitoring integrationTechnology Plus:(Ideal candidate similar to below level - but "not required"):Strong Azure design and hands-on experience solutioning with customersAny Microsoft Azure VMware Solution training/certificationMicrosoft Certified - Azure Solutions Architect Expert Exam AZ-305Microsoft Certified - Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop AZ-140Microsoft Azure Certified - Exam AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect TechnologiesMicrosoft Azure Certified - Exam AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect DesignMicrosoft Azure Certified - Exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations AnalystHands-on Experience with Terraform and/or Bicep but ARM scripting a mustKnowledge and/or experience of Microsoft Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory and Azure Data LakesKnowledge of Microsoft Partner Funding programs (ECIF, AMPP, PIE, etc...)Experience with AWS and GCP (Nice to Have)

What You Will Do:Platform Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of our Azure cloud platform, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, reliability, and security requirements.Azure Administration: Oversee Azure administration tasks, including managing subscriptions, creating and configuring clusters, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting network issues.Platform Optimization: Continuously optimize the Azure platform for performance, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. Identify opportunities for automation and implement best practices to streamline processes.Collaboration with Databricks Administration: Work closely with Databricks administrators to integrate and optimize Databricks services within the Azure environment. Leverage Databricks expertise to enhance data processing, analytics, and machine learning capabilities.Security and Compliance: Ensure that the Azure platform adheres to security standards and regulatory requirements. Implement robust security measures and regularly assess and mitigate potential risks.Documentation and Training: Develop comprehensive documentation for the Azure platform architecture, configurations, and procedures. Provide training and guidance to Azure and Databricks administrators as needed.Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical leader within the organization, staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to Azure and cloud computing.Requirements10+ years of experience in Azure administration, with a strong focus on platform design and architecture. (Experience level may be flexible based on demonstrated skills and accomplishments)Expertise in Azure services and technologies, with a deep understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure components.Proven experience with Databricks administration and integration within Azure environments.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar are highly desirable.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred.Preferred QualificationsRest API knowledge.Knowledge of migration projects to build a Unified Data Platform.Knowledge of DBT.Experience with DevSecOps, including Docker and Kubernetes.Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, etc.Experience with data ingestion technologies such as Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Pentaho, Alteryx.Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI.Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry trends and standards.