Senior Solution Delivery Architect - Windows

Job Description

The Senior Solution Delivery Architect will ensure the stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions and Ensono Clients. Responsibilities will include monitoring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all operating systems assigned. This person will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems. A passion for improving processes and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full knowledge to Install, config, and support Windows-based servers, both physical and virtual and configure high availability compute solutions supporting business critical functions. Experience with Microsoft Clustering, DFS.

Possess a full understanding of server hardware components, including blades, enclosures and/or physical servers

Working with IT teams to improve infrastructure performance and security

Implementing Windows system updates and Active Directory changes

Design and documentation and maintaining for Windows & VMware based systems.

Responsible for overall migration planning of IT infrastructure & implementation of migration waves.

Responsible for coordinating, monitoring and communicating status and activities

Tracks, mitigates, resolves and escalates systematic and individual migration issues as required, handles end to end implementation of migration activities

Work with application owners and infrastructure managers for pre-migration and migration activities

Available after hours and on weekends for migration execution status reporting and issue escalation

Be able to create simple automation scripts using PowerShell or other scripting language like VBS, Python, Bash

Experience on VMware ESXI host and vCenter installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining tools to support VMware services, can make decisions about resource allocation and optimization. 

Hands on experience on VMware and Experience on P2V/V2V Migration and Datacenter Consolidation

Knowledge of DR and VM migrations setup using Zerto, vCloud Director Availability & VMware SRM.

Good understanding of network protocols and tools used to troubleshoot issues

Participate in primary design meetings for Client disaster recovery planning & execution of Disaster Recovery exercises and own specific server tasks.

Knowledge of storage technologies, such as RAID, SAN, and NAS.

Design and implement advanced network configurations within the virtual server configuration

Knowledgeable with network design, components and computer systems interactions

Research system vulnerabilities and provide documentation for future use implementing corrective actions as required
Develop guidelines and procedures for systems management including process and efficiency improvements
Monitor and tune systems to identify and eliminate issues and potential bottlenecks
Design and implement advanced network configurations within the virtual server configuration

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or equivalent work experience
Operating Systems Windows 8+ years hands on administration of Windows OS environments and/or
VMware 4+ years hands on administration of VMware environments and/or
Linux 4+ years hands on administration with RHEL or other Linux environments
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to include resources, priorities, and timelines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented team player who will work towards meeting team commitments
Experience with system configuration automation (Scripting with Pearl/Python/Bash or DevOps tools like Chef/Puppet)
Ability to mentor technical operations staff in appropriate technologies, as needed
Understanding of the competitive landscape from both business and technical perspective is a plus
Professional ITIL Foundations Certified is a plus
Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional ﴾MCITP﴿ / Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) / Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) / Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) / VMware Certified Professional – VCP / Red Hat Certified Engineer
Experience with DevOps and Agile frameworks is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, or any other status protected by law. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact our Talent Acquisition team to place a request.