12+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Storage Engineer, or Architect
Experience managing vendor relationships and work with key hardware, software and SaaS suppliers. Experience with outsourcing/offshoring providers.
Understanding cloud environments: implementing, architecting, and designing
Currently leverage azure as the primary cloud solution and some GCP
Previous background as a windows engineer handling system integration and day to day management
Experience with SaaS Integrations
Experience with Okta, AD, Microsoft Entra AD and other integrated IAM solutions to work together as a wholistic system
Networking background to include basic switch modifications, SD-WAN implementations, SAN, and firewall administration
Plusses:
Experience working in mid-sized organizations
Day to Day:
An Insight Global client is looking to add an Infrastructure Architect to their team. This role will report directly into the Sr. Director of Infrastructure and will be involved with the planning, vendor evaluation/relationship management, installation, configuration, and optimization of infrastructure components in the enterprise environment. This role will work closely with IT support staff to understand the business requirements, evaluate solutions, and resolve issues. The Architect will be focused on 3 key projects for 2025.
Introducing a CASB - currently evaluating between Zscaler and Netskope
Architect will need to understand how implementing CASB will impact all systems and infrastructure including SDWAN and VPN
Implement a DLP strategy: evaluating biometric and paswordless solutions
Implement a cloud based solution for backup file share
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the below areas and will spend their time as follows.
30% Cloud implementation, architectural design
30% Windows systems integrations and day to day management