We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to design and implement scalable and secure IT infrastructure solutions for a major migration, modernization, and IT transformation project in our banking organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both on-premises infrastructure and cloud architecture, ensuring that all solutions align with business goals and regulatory standards.
Job Duties:Lead the architectural design of both on-premises and cloud infrastructure solutions.Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern architectures, incorporating both on-prem and cloud strategies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design comprehensive solutions.Implement best practices for security, compliance, and performance optimization.Establish and maintain documentation for infrastructure designs and procedures.Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure.Assist in training and mentoring junior staff on architectural best practices.Responsibilities:Data Center Migration and Consolidation:Lead the planning and execution of data center migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and risk mitigation.Develop and implement strategies for consolidating multiple data centers into a streamlined, efficient infrastructure.Assess and select appropriate migration tools and techniques, ensuring data integrity and compliance throughout the process.Infrastructure and Platform Modernization:Design modern infrastructure solutions that leverage both on-premises and cloud resources, optimizing for cost, performance, and scalability.Identify legacy systems that require modernization and develop actionable plans for their upgrade or replacement.Implement the latest platform technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities, including: Event-Driven Architectures, Distributed Caching Solutions, Container OrchestrationCollaborate with application teams to facilitate the transition to microservices architectures and cloud-native applications.Evaluate and recommend platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions and technologies to support application modernization.Implement infrastructure monitoring and observability solutions to ensure high availability and performance of modern platforms.Infrastructure and Platform Governance:Establish governance frameworks and policies for infrastructure and platform management to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.Monitor adherence to governance policies and provide guidance to teams on best practices for infrastructure and platform use.Lead reviews and audits of infrastructure and platform practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure infrastructure aligns with business objectives and operational needs.Communicate infrastructure designs and transformation strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, promoting best practices in infrastructure design and implementation.Continuous Improvement:Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in infrastructure and platform modernization.Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.