Principal Infrastructure Architect
NASCO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformITSMTerraformUnixVMware
About the role
- Leads infrastructure modernization initiatives, reducing reliance on legacy systems while advancing hybrid cloud, virtualization, automation, and IT Service Management maturity
- Designs and implements robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions that support modernization and long-term business strategy
- Evaluates system requirements and existing infrastructure to ensure performance, security, and compliance meet organizational and client expectations
- Develops and maintains infrastructure architecture blueprints and migration strategies, guiding seamless transitions from legacy to modern platforms
- Leverages emerging technologies, including AI and advanced automation, to accelerate transformation, drive efficiency, and enable business innovation
- Analyzes and proposes alternative solutions and improvements, introducing new capabilities that enhance performance, resiliency, and cost optimization
- Leads the design, review, and integration of new systems, documents proposed changes and ensures seamless deployment across core infrastructure
- Ensures compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements, embedding disaster recovery and business continuity into all designs
- Conducts infrastructure performance monitoring and optimization, assesses post-implementation success and captures best practices for continuous improvement
Requirements
- 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture, engineering, or related IT leadership roles
- 5 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including design and deployment of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
- Advanced technical expertise across enterprise infrastructure domains, including mainframe (IBM Z/OS), midrange, Wintel, Unix, storage technologies, networking, and data center hosting
- Strong knowledge of enterprise security principles and practices, with experience embedding security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity into infrastructure solutions
- Deep understanding of ITIL frameworks and ITSM practices, with the ability to design and mature operational processes
- Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) for creating flexible, resilient, and efficient infrastructure environments
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to drive automation and consistency across deployments
- Broad data and infrastructure integration knowledge, enabling seamless connectivity between legacy platforms, modern cloud services, and emerging technologies
Benefits
- Physical and Mental Health Benefits
- Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Telehealthcare – for Medical and Behavioral visits
- Generous PTO with buy/sell options
- 9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program - earn insurance discounts or credit towards health-related items
- Financial Health Benefits
- 401K Plan with employer matching contributions
- Company-funded spending/reimbursement accounts to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Bonus and Recognition programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Consultation with financial planner
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided, and Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available
- Group Discount programs - mobile, technology services, etc., to help you save money
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
infrastructure architecturecloud platformshybrid cloud solutionsenterprise security principlesITIL frameworksvirtualization technologiesInfrastructure-as-Codedata integrationautomationperformance optimization
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic planningadaptabilityinnovationcontinuous improvementclient management