Senior Solutions Architect at Circana in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Let's be unstoppable together!



Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.


At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.



What will you be doing?



Provide technical and thought leadership in the development of infrastructure solutions for client, business and technology projects. As a recognized expert, design, cost-estimate, document and develop integrated solutions for on-prem data centers, multiple cloud and hybrid environments. Become an expert in the areas of technology deployed in the company's applications to guide implementation efforts, communicate strategy and educate stakeholders. Guide other architects and develop scripts, automation, tools, techniques and procedures to improve application performance and raise operational efficiency. Evaluate, perform POCs on, validate and recommend new technology options and alternatives.



Job Responsibilities

Develop complete infrastructure solutions to be implemented for client and internal technology projects, including Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, Visualization, Middleware, Database, Modeling, and the entire Data stream

Ensure business and technical requirements are accurately understood and documented

Ensure designed solutions meet those requirements and are documented properly for flawless implementation, obtaining stakeholders' approval and concurrence on the objectives and impact of options chosen and trade-offs made

Engage with relevant teams to develop cost estimates for solutions and evaluate options

Guide other architects and technology ops teams' implementation in cloud and data center environments

Develop and guide other architects in developing scripts, tools and procedures for orchestration, automation and efficiency improvement

Maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant components of infrastructure, industry trends, vendor offerings and cost; and their potential application in company's products, services and solutions

Champion training and development of relevant skills and knowledge across technology, operations and business teams

Develop Architectural Standards and technology roadmap; keeping them current and compliant with the help of the Architecture Council

Actively engage team, other functional colleagues and business stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects, delegating and managing tasks as needed

Requirements

• Expertise and experience designing, configuring, and deploying complex IT infrastructure


• Experience developing infrastructure solutions for Big Data, database, Hadoop, web applications, data reference architecture in scalable web-based data analytic platforms


• On-prem Data Center, public and private cloud implementation experience with highly available solutions across Windows/Linux servers, applications, and storage (NAS, SAN and HSM) including network and security requirements, encryption, and certificate authority services


• Experience with new infrastructure design methods of application performance monitoring, debugging, and tuning


• Expert level knowledge and experience in:

- Linux Redhat/ CentOS; clusters


- Cloud platforms - Azure/ AWS/ GCP/ Oracle


- IBM Websphere App Servers/ Mulesoft/ Tomcat/ JBoss


- NAS and other storage


- Scripting and automation tools and techniques

• Strong working knowledge of:

- SSL/ VPN/ Citrix/ VDI, - SSO


- Networking, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer


- Active Directory/ LDAP


- PostGreSQL, Monet databases


- Hadoop

• Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, and delegation skills


• Ability to handle detail as well as envision big-picture ideas


• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus


• ITSM, ITIL, PM experience/knowledge a plus

Circana Behaviors



As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions


• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action


• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices


• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers


• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement


• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity


• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location



This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago and or remote


The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $140k to $160k.


This job is also eligible for [bonus/incentive/commissions/equity] pay.


We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.


You can apply for this role through [methods to apply (e.g., Careers website link and/or Intranet site for internal candidates)].


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