IT Solution Architect - with Great Benefits

IT Solution Architect #991369
Job Description:
General Summary:

• Solution architecture is the process of developing solutions based on predefined processes, guidelines and best practices with the objective that the developed solution fits within the enterprise architecture in terms of information architecture, system portfolios, integration requirements and many more.
• As an I.T. Solution Architect this position will be responsible for collaborating across teams to plan and design I.T solutions and services.
• The candidate’s responsibilities will range from global planning and project execution, to maintaining the Enterprise Architecture Repository.
• The candidate will coordinate with functional Architects, I.T. Managers, Project Managers and Vendors to deliver solution designs to leadership for approval as part of the I.T. project lifecycle.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

• owns the solution design deliverables in support of large complex I.T. Projects.
• Design and implement Enterprise Architecture repository – Project Design Assets, Technology Standards, Risks Tracking, Score Cards, SBARS, Technical Strategy, Quoting Templates, RFI Responses.
• Manage Enterprise Architecture repository workflow including change management.
• Enterprise Architecture repository annual audit/cleanup.
• Own enterprise architecture standards lifecycle.
• Integrate Disaster Recovery into all aspects of solution design work.
• Ability to create formal executive level summaries and recommendations.
• Ability to work well in a “weak matrix” environment is a must, collaborating closely with other technical architects will be a primary role for this position.
• Ability to review complex IT infrastructure deliverables, provide direction, ensure concurrence between technical teams.
• Stays current on technology trends, future releases, vendor roadmaps, product lifecycles. Recommends upgrades and new technology that can bring enhanced functionality, cost savings and reduced risk to Company.
• Formally documents and raises all technology risks, work with functional architects and vendors to design, document and implement exceptions to system standards. (i.e. software out of support, capacity issues, stability issues, security issues, nonstandard vendor requirements, etc.)
• Mentor I.T. Architects and System Engineers. Create learning opportunities and work with Engineers to map out career paths into the Architecture space.
• Create, modify, support Azure resources
• Monitor Azure/AWS consoles for alerts
• Process ticket queue for Azure/AWS requests
• Level 1 cloud infrastructure support
• Position does require to be part of an on-call rotation

Skills:
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication
• Ownership
• Understanding
• Motivation
• Sensitivity
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or 15+ Years IT Experience
• 10+ years of IT experience
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required
• Working knowledge of cloud concepts and console (Azure/AWS)

Preferred Experience/Certifications:

• Technical Certifications
• ITIL certifications
• PMP certification

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (can sub for 15+ years of IT experience),
• 10+ years IT experience, Ability to work nights and weekends when required,
• Ability to take call rotation, Working knowledge of cloud concepts and console (Azure/AWS),
• Excellent communication skills, Local to Rochester Hills Michigan.

Manager is Specifically Looking for:

• Comfortable in deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure on both Azure and AWS platforms.
• Experience in designing and implementing highly available and scalable solutions in Azure and AWS environments.
• Experience in cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, and VPN/Express Route connections in both Azure and AWS.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and hands-on experience in implementing security controls and compliance standards in Azure and AWS.
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud services performance, including compute, storage, and database resources, using native and third-party monitoring tools.
• Understanding of CSP governance and best practice for resource creation organization, and management
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Team works in two distinct roles: Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Services. Looking for someone to assist mainly on the cloud services with potential to be assigned other tasks outside of that scope but still within job scope.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!
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