Senior Storage Architect (ROAD WARRIOR)

Senior Storage Architect (ROAD WARRIOR)

 
Job ID: Job-1149       
       
location:       Anywhere in the USA    
Jobtype:        Permanent      

Description:    • Defines and creates standards, guidelines, and quality of service criteria for enabling and implementing architected hardware and software systems. 
• Ensures recommended architecture supports rapid application development and deployment, taking into account the differing evolution cycles of the applications being deployed. 
• Creates and reviews architecture models for business processes and services 
• Leads technical performance assessment of systems, applications and databases 
• Demonstrated track record with architecting enterprise system architectures with experience in interactive/prototype development methodologies 
• Provide consultation for broad areas of technology. 
• Experience working with off-shore models 
• Architect IT Infrastructure Services solution for large & strategic IT Infrastructure deals; solutions including strategically defining technology roadmaps, innovative pricing model and transformation initiatives. 
• Architect and support competitive global sales solutions of IT IS proposal responses to RFP (Requests for Proposal), RFI (Requests for Information), SOW (Statements of Work) and various similar responses to service requests that are pre-qualified or deemed “Large Deals”. 
• Collaborate with all engaged internal CTS organizations to create a solution that aligns and balances the technical client needs and our internal corporate margins whilst still satisfying the financial target of the prospect 
• As part of the Large Deal pursuits provide multi-stream solution crafting, defense and articulation of the target end state operations model: 
• Lead and anchor workshops / discussions with clients, partners and COE’s to arrive at solutions addressing the client business needs and which provide for material environment transformation. 
• Assist team with defining the transition and transformation roadmaps aligned with the end-state architecture to enable end to end business management 
• Work with team Business Analysts to deliver the architected solution write-up 
Skills Required 

• Strong Knowledge in Storage products: NetApps, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, IBM, and EMC 
• Excellent knowledge of Cloud, SAN, NAS, RAID, SCSI, ISCSI, Fiber channel, Clustering, Data encryption Storage technologies from multiple vendors. 
• Strong knowledge of Backup and recovery management solutions 
• Strong knowledge of storage virtualization, for example; EMC VPLEX or IBM San Volume controller (SVC) 
• Knowledge of applicable data retention practices and laws 
• Strong VMWare and HyperV knowledge 
• Solid skills in windows, LINUX, UNIX Operating systems 
• Good knowledge around Storage Transformation/transitions/migration methodologies. 
• Possesses wide base of experience in many disciplines of information technology with emphasis on: 
• Operating Systems (Unix, Windows, Linux) 
• Data Center Designs and Consolidations 
• Virtualization (Server, Storage, Desktop) 
• Performance Management and Capacity Planning 
• All MS application like: Word, Excel, PPT, and Visio 
• Deep understanding of Storage Capabilities like; thin provisioning, de-duplication, encryption, DR. 


Qualifications 

• MBA or MS is a plus, but at minimum a BA in Computer Science, Management of information systems, or equivalent credentials. 
• ITIL 3 foundation certifications 
• SNIA or other Storage Architecture Certifications. 
• TOGAF other EA framework understanding. 
• Approx. 12 - 15 years experience in Information Technology (Infrastructure Services) 
• Hands-on experience leading large multiyear deal of at least $50M 
• Demonstrated capability of achieving IT efficiencies by reducing IT spend using innovative strategies 
• Superior communication skills with the ability to present technical topics to both “C-Level” clients as well as non-technical audiences and build partnerships 
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal improvement of business and technical skills, including the ability to learn and apply new technologies and techniques. 
• Strong Service attitude and commitment to quality 
• Ability to work with team member from around the globe 
• Travel up to 75% 

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