Job Description :
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Title: Platform Architect/ Infrastructure & Workplace
Pay Rate: $53.84hr-$75hr DOE
Contract To Hire (after 12 months)
Infrastructure & Workplace Architect focused on Hybrid Cloud, will work on planning, coordinating and developing solutions and implementation activities to support the integration of applications and technologies. contribute to and have a positive impact on the organization's datacenter & cloud strategy, designing the appropriate building blocks and supporting their integration into application architectures.
Candidate will be accountable for:
Leadership in Architecture Practice: Lead the architecture for Infrastructure & Workplace domain, with a focus on hosting services in a hybrid cloud environment (AWS, On Premise Hosting).
Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with the Infrastructure Design & Build Manager to propose updates to solution roadmaps and align with strategic goals.
Reference Architecture and Efficiency: Define functional and technical reference architecture patterns, balancing cost and efficiency in consultation with service owners.
Portfolio Monitoring: Monitor the solution portfolio to identify deficiencies, such as outdated technologies or misalignment with business requirements.
Lifecycle Accountability: Coordinate the technical lifecycle of the platform, informing service owners about the technology replacement roadmap and decisions.
End-of-Life Support: Aid product managers in decisions regarding the maintenance, refresh, or retirement of services, systems, and technologies.
Consultation and Design Alignment: Consult on infrastructure and application projects to ensure alignment with the overall architecture and modify designs as needed.
Architectural Design and Guidance: Create architectural designs to support product, service, and system development, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and project execution plans.
We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.
Required:
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study.
Relevant work experience of minimum five years in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or cloud development, with exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments.
Competencies:
Knowledge on:
AWS Cloud (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, R53, IAM?)
On Premise Datacenter Architecture (On Premise Hardware : Data room rack / power, SAN Storage)
Active Directory / Entra ID / DNS; OS
Windows Server / Linux
Database : Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostGre
Network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VLANS)
IT security (TLS, FW ?)
ITIL service management processes
Technical and Management Expertise: Proficient in system development methodologies (e.g., agile, DevOps), ITSM, ITIL, and hybrid cloud architecture, with strong planning, analytical, and communication skills.
Strategic and Emerging Trends: Experienced in applying emerging technologies and supporting agile teams with guidance on risks, opportunities, and architectural decisions.
Behaviors:
Influence and Communication: Skilled in influencing stakeholders, navigating organizational dynamics, and articulating ideas to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Proficient in balancing long-term vision with short-term needs, translating business capabilities into architecture requirements, and estimating financial impacts.
Technical Adaptability: Quick to understand new technologies and apply creative and analytical problem-solving to propose effective solutions.
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.