Ansible, Automation, Capacity and Performance Management, Cisco Network Systems, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Docker, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Operations Center, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Analysis, Private Cloud, Proof of Concept, Public Cloud, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership, VMWare, VMWare vSphere, Virtualization
Senior Infrastructure Architect – On-Prem / VMware / Data Center
Location: Taylor, Texas
Duration: Contract / Long-Term
2 Days Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in on-premise and private cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and operating enterprise infrastructure solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational architecture standards and operational procedures.
This role requires hands-on experience in data center infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and networking, along with the ability to lead end-to-end solution design and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop IT infrastructure solutions including compute, storage, and networking
- Architect and support on-premise / private cloud environments
- Perform system integration, capacity planning, and performance monitoring
- Develop proof of concepts (POCs) to validate design approaches and non-functional requirements
- Automate infrastructure processes and support operational efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Operations, Security, and Compliance
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams
- Oversee full lifecycle delivery: design → implementation → operations → maintenance → decommissioning
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Infrastructure Architecture / Engineering
- Strong expertise in on-premise / data center environments and private cloud
- Deep knowledge of VMware virtualization (vSphere, NSX, vRealize)
- Hands-on experience with storage solutions (VxRail, VxBlock, NetApp, vSAN)
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and Cisco technologies
- Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end infrastructure solutions
Preferred Skills
- Experience with container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Exposure to public cloud platforms (Azure IaaS)
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)
- Basic scripting or development knowledge
- Experience with data center transformations, infrastructure strategy, and roadmap planning
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
(or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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Agile Global Solutions, Inc.