For Hire: Solutions Architect-Infrastructure based in Makati City
Position title

Solutions Architect-Infrastructure

Description

The Solutions Architect for IT Infrastructure is responsible for designing and implementing
scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions that meet the organization’s
business and technical requirements. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders
across the organization to define infrastructure needs, select appropriate technologies,
and ensure the seamless integration of systems and platforms. The Solutions Architect will
lead infrastructure initiatives, provide technical leadership, and oversee the deployment of
IT infrastructure solutions that support organizational growth and innovation.

  • Infrastructure Design & Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of
    complex IT infrastructure solutions, including data centers, cloud environments
    (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), networking, storage, security, and virtualization.
  • System Integration: Develop architecture that integrates infrastructure
    components (servers, storage, networking, etc.) and ensures seamless
    interoperability across hybrid environments (on-premises, cloud, and hybrid).
  • Capacity Planning & Scalability: Assess current and future infrastructure needs,
    ensuring solutions can scale to meet business demands and performance
    expectations.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure that all infrastructure solutions comply with
    security best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g.,
    GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
  • Technology Selection & Evaluation: Evaluate new and emerging technologies for
    potential inclusion in infrastructure solutions, keeping up with industry trends and
    assessing their benefits and risks.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with IT operations,
    application teams, security professionals, and business leaders to understand
    requirements, gather feedback, and design solutions that align with business
    needs.
  • Infrastructure Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize
    infrastructure performance, cost efficiency, and resilience, including load
    balancing, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
  • Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Design and implement disaster recovery
    and business continuity strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability
    for critical business systems.
  • Documentation & Best Practices: Create and maintain comprehensive
    documentation for infrastructure architecture, configuration standards, and
    operational procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across teams.
  • Cost Management & Budgeting: Work with business units and IT teams to
    estimate and control the costs associated with infrastructure solutions, ensuring
    cost-effective resource allocation.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical guidance to infrastructure engineers
    and other teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high
    standards.
  • Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Oversee the implementation of
    monitoring tools and practices to ensure optimal performance, quickly identifying
    and resolving issues in production environments.
Qualifications
  • Applicants must be a PERMANENT RESIDENT in the Philippines.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure components including
    servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,
    Google Cloud).
  • Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): Experience designing, implementing, and
    managing IaaS solutions, including compute, storage, and networking services in
    cloud environments.
  • Network Architecture: Strong understanding of networking technologies (TCP/IP,
    VPN, DNS, load balancing, etc.) and network security protocols.
  • Security & Compliance Knowledge: Expertise in designing secure IT infrastructure
    solutions and knowledge of compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and
    SOC 2.
  • Virtualization Technologies: Experience with server virtualization platforms such
    as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM, as well as containerization technologies (Docker,
    Kubernetes).
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Experience in designing disaster
    recovery (DR) solutions and high-availability (HA) architectures to ensure business
    continuity.
  • Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
    and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure
    deployment and management.
  • Monitoring & Management Tools: Experience with infrastructure monitoring and
    management tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk, CloudWatch, etc.).
  • Experience: With atleast 5 years in a Solutions Architect or similar capacity.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
    Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Certifications (optional but desirable):
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Internetwork
      Expert (CCIE)
    • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
    • ITIL Certification
  • Desirable Attributes:
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve
      infrastructure issues.
    • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
    • A proactive, collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
      Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in guiding technical teams
      through complex projects.
Contacts

To apply for this job email your details to joemark@incorp.ph.

OPEN
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
Job Location
Makati City
Base Salary
P250,000-P350,000
Date posted
12/11/2024
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