Job Description
Infrastructure Architect
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to join our Technology Architecture team. The successful candidate will work on various projects to enhance or replace technologies.
The contractor will be required to collaborate with project teams to deliver designs and assist with the planning and execution of technology upgrades.
This is a hybrid role, with 50% onsite presence in Dublin 1. We require a minimum of 10 years' experience in IT, with at least 5 years in infrastructure and/or technology architecture.
A diploma/degree qualification is also necessary.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive technology delivery with relevant resources to shape solution options, providing appropriate challenge to stakeholders and influencing decisions aligned with the project plans.
* Lead or coordinate with 3rd parties to deliver technology designs and develop supporting technical design documentation in line with the scope of the project and your expertise.
* Carry out due diligence in identifying necessary solutions and adhering to client policies and standards in areas of security, technology, infrastructure, service delivery, and quality assurance.
* Prepare functional and non-functional requirements and evaluate IT requirements to ensure both functional and technical requirements are aligned.
* Build and maintain relationships with Technology team members, project stakeholders, key 3rd party suppliers, and other Information Management and Technology Directorate (IMTD) relevant functions.
* Ensure that any changes or releases of solutions and designs are made in alignment with the Change Management process.
Requirements
* Experience working with and managing IT Managed Services providers and outsourcing vendors.
* Understanding of infrastructure-related technologies and architectures related to servers, load balancers, firewalls, storages, networks, datacentres, etc.
* Experience with Microsoft Applications and underlying infrastructure designs required.
* Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
* Self-starter with ability to show initiative and work without supervision.
Skills Required: Infrastructure Architect, Cloud, Managed Services.