IT Infrastructure / Cloud Architect

5 years of IT experience with a focus on Microsoft/Windows Infrastructure Engineering and Architecture
5 years as an infrastructure focused IT Architect
Proficiency in architecting, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure and topologies
Project experience architecting, implementing, and optimizing core infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based services
Experience designing and executing on enterprise Data Center Migrations including virtualization and automation
Experience in Business Continuity Planning
Good understanding of common networking protocols and platforms
Experience working with stakeholders to define business goals and translate those into a technical cloud solution
Ability to work as part of a team
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to acquire a SECRET security clearance

Create conceptual, logical, and physical design for cloud-based solutions for infrastructure and platforms
Research, analyze, recommend, and select technical approaches for solving difficult and challenging development and integration problems
Research, analyze, and recommend tools to increase performance, automation, and scalability
Analyze existing automation workflows and recommend options to streamline and automate where possible
Design and coordinate the installation of upgrades and new software
Analyze and identify opportunities to improve technology infrastructure and make recommendations for improving the overall performance and resiliency

Experience in creating DoDAF artifacts; high proficiency in creating diagrams to DODAF standards