Sr Systems Architect

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Architect to lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure platforms. This role serves as a senior technical authority, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate operates with a high degree of autonomy and ensures systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with organizational goals. This individual will also act as a key escalation point and mentor for IT staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business and application needs

• Design and implement enterprise architecture, including system standards, performance objectives, and technology roadmaps

• Develop comprehensive project plans covering cost, timelines, staffing, and technical requirements

• Establish and oversee change management, recovery, and fallback processes to ensure operational continuity

• Conduct feasibility studies and define system and user requirements

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges

• Monitor project progress and adjust plans or resources to ensure successful delivery

• Provide on-call production support, including incident response and service restoration

• Mentor and guide IT staff; may include supervisory responsibilities

• Partner with PMO and project teams to evaluate technologies and define technical specifications

• Ensure alignment with industry best practices such as MOF and ITIL; participate in governance bodies like CAB

• Develop and maintain infrastructure lifecycle strategies, including modernization and retirement of legacy systems

• Promote quality improvement, safety, and a culture of diversity and inclusion

• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 9+ years of professional experience in Information Technology or a related field

• Expert-level experience with:

  • Windows Server

  • Active Directory / Azure

  • VMware

  • Microsoft Exchange / Microsoft 365

• Advanced PowerShell scripting expertise

• Extensive experience in enterprise production environments

• Strong knowledge of SAN design and deployment

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while leading and mentoring others

• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with current organizational software and hardware platforms

• Hands-on experience with HPE Nimble or HPE Alletra (provisioning, snapshots, performance monitoring)

• Ability to train and guide IT staff on established standards and best practices

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, or related technologies

Work Environment & Expectations:

This role requires a collaborative mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to operational excellence. The Senior Systems Architect will interact with technical teams, leadership, and end users, maintaining a professional and service-oriented approach at all times.