Summary Of Purpose
The Enterprise Architect III is responsible for technical aspects of the existing INPO datacenter, Cloud platform integrations, IaaS operations, security, data protection and recovery, and disaster recovery. This role will be accountable for assigned systems and processes critical to the successful operation of Enterprise IT. They work closely with other IT engineers and IT Architects within the organization to provide high performing, reliable, secure, and properly maintained infrastructure
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership in the strategic development of datacenter and cloud infrastructure
- Mentors junior support staff in business analysis and project management methods and models
- Collaborates with senior IT and business management to define enterprise systems and architecture that support the needs of INPO strategy, policies and procedures
- Acts as the technical lead for one or more project teams – conduct research and analysis and provide recommendations and guidance to project managers and team members
- Works with subject matter experts, other IT staff, and Business Analysts to analyze, understand and document system requirements
- Collaborates with IT PMs on release planning, task estimation and timeline development
- Gathers, analyzes, and reports key performance metrics to promote good business decisions
- Leads presentations and communication efforts to the business, senior leadership, executive leadership, and peers to promote products, services and platforms related to IT infrastructure
- Drives IT strategy and solutions that match, align, and promote the business strategy and vision
- Works with network and security operations teams to implement and maintain platforms and solutions that align with the business strategy
- Manages system integration by providing architecture, vision, problem anticipation, and problem solving
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- In depth, comprehensive knowledge of programs in INPO’s IT infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency in solving complex and multifaceted problems using data, trend, and problem analysis to inform decision making improvements to the program portfolio
- Advanced ability to use research, analyze, stakeholder feedback to influence and execute program strategies while remaining up-to-date with industry regulations and compliance standards
- Advanced communication skills used to drive organization change initiatives and convey complex ideas and project strategies in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders
- Advanced ability to manage collaboration and execution of programs using innovation to align with long-term organizational strategies
- Ability to effectively allocate resources to manage program portfolios tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines while proactively managing program risks
- Advanced ability to work independently as well as in teams/groups
- Advanced ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information
- Advanced skills in building and maintaining positive relationships, handling complex conflicts with key stakeholders, and ensuring alignment so that shared goals for programs are met
- Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID
- Proficient with Microsoft client/server operating systems
- Proficient with Linux operating systems
- Ability to design, deploy and maintain data center and cloud infrastructure
- Ability to create strategic infrastructure roadmap including on-premises, hybrid and cloud technologies
- Ability to link short- and long-term business needs with the technology needed to meet business objectives
- Ability to stay up to date on the latest infrastructure technologies and best practices
- Has expert level problem solving proficiency in multi-faceted IT solutions
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems or a closely related field such as Mathematics
- Expert level Microsoft, VMware, Security, or Cloud certification(s), i.e. MCM, MCSM, et cetera
- Project Management certification
- Business Analysis certification
Experience
Required
- Six or more years of professional work experience
- Four or more years of experience in architecting, operating, maintaining traditional and hybrid datacenter infrastructure and computer systems
Preferred
- 15 years of IT experience in architecting, operating, maintaining traditional and hybrid datacenter infrastructure and computer systems
- Ten years combined working with Microsoft, Entra ID, Data Protection
- Proven expertise in deploying and managing Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions and IaaS on-premise datacenter environments.
- In-depth experience providing enterprise-level infrastructure support for VMware ESXi and Nutanix AHV hypervisors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in implementing and administering Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems
- Working knowledge of networking design, Firewall, Load Balancing, WAF
- Detailed experience of budget planning, license management, and vendor negotiations
Additional Requirements
Work Context
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Works under minimal supervision
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds
General Requirements
Behaviors and Assessments/Additional Requirements
- Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test
- This position may require obtaining unescorted access status
- This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization