IT - Technology Architect | Infrastructure-Transformation | Automation and Provisioning Tools

Client: APPLEDo you have a pre-identified candidate? New sourcing? Existing Subcon? New sourcingMax Hourly Pay Rate to the candidate?:Negotiable based on right fitDo you have a preferred interview schedule?: 1:00 -2:00 PSTWould you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person interview?: Post client interview selection , would need in-person connectIs Skype/WebEx interview OK?: yesWork Location with ZIP: Sunnyvale , 95014Is remote work an option?:No( 3 days/week WFO )If remote work, please indicate how many days are required to be in the office and remote: 3days/week work from officeChance to be perm?:YesPerformance Expectations:Role OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and govern scalable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments for enterprise programs.Location : Sunnyvale, CAOnly GC holders/Citizens to be considered.Key Responsibilities Define end-to-end infrastructure architecture (compute, network, storage, security) Lead cloud strategy & architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP) including migration & modernization Drive high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization frameworks Collaborate with application, security, and DevOps teams for integrated solutions Establish infrastructure standards, governance, and best practices Provide technical leadership and support large transformation programs Evaluate new technologies and recommend scalable solutionsCore Skills & Experience 10 15+ years in IT infrastructure, with 3 5 years in architect roles Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/Simcloud) and hybrid architectures Deep knowledge of Networking, Virtualization, Storage, and Security Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes) Experience with IaC tools (Terraform/ARM/Bicep) and automation Strong stakeholder management and solutioning skillsPreferred Qualifications Certifications: AWS Architect / TOGAF (good to have) Experience in large-scale enterprise or managed services environments