Data Architect/ Modeler
Tallahassee, FL
Onsite/Hybrid
Minimum Qualifications:
• A minimum of 10 years of IT work experience in infrastructure environments performing planning,
architectural design, engineering (hardware and software), maintenance, support, and optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with Department staff and vendors.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Servers and Storage Area Networks.
• Experience configuring and administering Hypervisors.
Preferred Experience:
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining VMware ESXI clusters.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Storage Area Networks.
• Successful completion of Data Center cloud migration projects.
• Strong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Azure)
• Experience maintaining Microsoft Azure computing resources and services.
• Experience configuring Azure monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts.
• Experience modernizing applications by containerizing (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience deploying and maintaining Linux Server OS.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Windows Server OS.
Educational qualifications meeting at least one of the following levels:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or
equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator and Microsoft Azure Architect Certification.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems Architect Task List: Contractor, through the selected candidate, must perform the following tasks
as assigned by the Department’s Contract Manager and described in the list below:
• Produce a detailed report of Azure’s architectural, design and security deficiencies.
• Assist the team with all the operations related to the Azure migration, maintenance, and support.
• Develop a comprehensive application mapping catalog.
• Develop a plan to convert server-hosted workloads to server-less solutions and services.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization.
• Provide support on the day-to-day activities of the infrastructure team.
• Attend and participate in all assigned meetings.
• Complete a Project Report and a Project Timesheet on a weekly basis.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and technical documentation to facilitate the transfer of
knowledge to Department staff.