Solutions Architect - Infra Specialist (Permanent WFH & Night Shift)

SUMMARY

The Solutions Architect - Infrastructure Specialist position is responsible for designing IT Infrastructure. The position is also responsible for auditing and assessing existing client infrastructures and reporting on recommended changes, projects, corrections, and best practices.

• Designs networks and infrastructure to meet customer needs.
• Ensures computer networks, systems, and security are set up and functioning based on industry best practices.
• Ensures that hardware and software used in environments meets compatibility, performance, and user requirements.
• Ensures that networks and infrastructure are working optimally and free of design defects.
• Interface with consulting team for field infrastructure tasks and support.
• Interface with PMO for project-based engagements.
• Maintains networks and infrastructure to meet customer requirements.
• Maintains punctuality and thorough communication in all facets of internal and external customer engagements.
• Performs maintenance on information systems, networks, and infrastructure.

• MSP experience
• Networking –VLAN design and deployment. Proficiency at all layers of OSI Model. Experience with major brands of small/medium sized enterprise network infrastructure - Cisco, HPE, Sophos, Fortinet
• Cloud Computing – Expertise with buildout, policies, administration, and troubleshooting with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and/or Software as a Service (SaaS).
• OSX – Desktop, Server, XSAN troubleshooting
• Virtualization – VMWare, Hyper-V, Xen, EC2, Hyper-Convergence -Buildout, Deployment, management, troubleshooting
• Exchange –2013/2016/2019/Exchange Online - Design, Deployment, Administration, and troubleshooting
• Windows Server – 2012/2012 /2016/2019 - Design, Deployment, Administration, and troubleshooting
• Networking – Cisco, HP Aruba, Fortinet, etc.- Switching, Routing, and IPsec Tunneling.
• Short term strategic planning and budgeting for Information Technology
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• SharePoint – highly desirable
• MDM Solutions
• highly desirable
• InTune, JAMF, Workspace1, etc.
• Perimeter Security – Fortinet, SonicWall, Cisco, Juniper, WatchGuard
• Enterprise Security – MFA, PKI, Group Policy, antivirus, log management, encryption, best practices
• Core Infrastructure – DNS, DHCP, Subnetting, Active Directory, Group Policy
• Microsoft SQL Server – 2012/2014/2016/2017
• Core Management Solutions – Backups, Monitoring, Configuration Management, Distributed File System Replication (DFSR).
• Desktop Management – Windows 7+, Mac, Linux
• Mobile Platform Support – iOS, Android, MDM
• Project Management
• Strong time management skills
• Prior consulting experience
• Excellent communication skills (both technical and non-technical)
• Demonstration of the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical decision makers

• Should be willing to accept a long-term work-from-home arrangement.
• Should be amenable to a permanent night shift schedule.