We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect with a minimum of 9+ years of professional experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader capable of bridging the gap between business requirements and IT solutions. This role is crucial for developing and standardizing infrastructure solutions, making key architectural decisions, and driving implementations from concept to completion.

You will be a hands-on contributor, designing infrastructure blueprints and ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities :

Architectural Design & Strategy :

- Interface with business stakeholders to meticulously gather requirements and translate them into a coherent IT solution architecture.

- You will be responsible for making informed architectural decisions and driving the implementation of these solutions.

Standardization & Documentation :

- Develop and modify standardized infrastructure solutions to ensure consistency and scalability across the organization. This includes creating and maintaining detailed infrastructure blueprints and all related technical documentation.

Implementation & Hands-on Support :

- Take a hands-on approach during key implementation phases, configuring systems and providing technical guidance to the team as required to ensure successful deployment.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration :

- Lead the development of innovative solutions while collaborating with various teams to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 9+ years of professional experience in an IT role, with a strong background in solution architecture.

- Azure Expertise : Proficient in Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings, including a deep understanding of services like Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure App Services.

- Virtualization & Networking : Extensive experience with VMware and Windows deployment and configuration.

- Must have strong knowledge of Azure Networking, including firewalls, gateways, load balancers, and SD-WAN.

- Core Technical Skills : Proven ability in developing standardized infrastructure solutions and creating detailed blueprints.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with storage solutions from vendors like Dell (e.g., Unity and PowerStore).

- Hands-on experience with File Services technologies such as CTERA and Windows DFS.

- Familiarity with Azure Backup and Veeam for data protection.

- Strong on-premises networking experience, particularly with Cisco products.

- Knowledge of ITSM & monitoring tools and experience with service management processes (IM, PM, CM).

- Exposure to digital workplace solutions, such as O365.