Sr Infrastructure Architect_Taylor, TX (W2 Only)

(Need Only Local to Taylor, TX / Client will not accept Relocation candidates)


Position: Sr Infrastructure Architect

Location: Taylor, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract (W2 Only)

Job Description:

ERCOT is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect with hands-on experience Architecting and designing IT infrastructure for on-prem environments. Designs, Develops and Operates Infrastructure solutions following ERCOT operating procedures and Architecture principles. Works closely with internal technical teams to design, prototype, develop and maintain complex ERCOT applications.  Performs proof of concepts to evaluate and prove out non-functional requirements and options. Uses toolsets that adhere to the frameworks of the technical stack complying with the organization’s standards.  Provides mentorship and technical guidance to transition work to other ERCOT operational teams.

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and design IT Infrastructure Compute and Storage components.
• Performs system integration, capacity management and performance monitoring.
• Continuously automates processes during development and operations.
• Develops prototypes to prove out designs and delivery patterns.
• Fosters collaboration with cross-functional teams including Development, Operations, Compliance, Security, etc.
• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to other team members.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Conveys team goals effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to execute end-to-end testing for various non-functional requirements.
• Has the ability to resolve design and development issues in creative and effective ways.
• Researches, evaluates, and incorporates new technology and tools to enhance the product development and platform operations.
• Gives advice and recommendations to management based on experience.
• Expands technical proficiency in key technical areas.

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

DESIRED SKILLS

• Requires strong experience with On-Prem / Private Cloud Infrastructure services, including converged and hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Requires strong knowledge of VMWare virtualization components, including NSX and VRealize. Experience at the Sr. Storage Administrator/Engineer level is preferred.
• Requires strong knowledge working with storage (VxBlock, VxRail, Netapp, VSAN) and networking (Cisco) appliances. Experience at the Senior Virtualization Administrator/Engineer level is preferred.
• Preferred Experience with Containers (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and Public Cloud IaaS (Azure).
• Preferred Experience with automation and Orchestration of infrastructure operational processes (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Requires familiarity with main operating systems (Linux and Windows) and middleware (appservers, webservers, databases, and others).
• Preferred basic knowledge of development and scripting.
• Preferred experienced with technology projects like Data Transformation assessments, Infrastructure strategies and roadmaps, Data Center refreshes.
• Required previous experience delivering multiple end-to-end solutions and has provided oversight for these solutions through the entire lifecycle – inception, planning, design, implementation, operational turnover, patch/maintenance, decommissioning.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science or related field (Required),
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

Best Regards,

T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter

Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"

193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630

Direct - 916-413-7282

Sekhar@agileglobalsolutions.com | www.agileglobal.com