Cloud Architect - Full-time / Part-time

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Cloud Architect.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Title: Cloud Architect

Candidate will focus on cloud technologies that support critical business solutions. This position requires collaboration with infrastructure and application teams to drive the Cloud adoption, functioning as a subject matter expert, assessing application and cloud readiness, and providing directions and recommendations on cloud technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and implement Cloud technology strategies and solutions that enable computers residing on the same or different systems to access and utilize enterprise data.
Responsible for architecting, designing, and leading project implementations for the infrastructure engineering organization. The position demands direct interaction with cross-functional teams and internal customers. The architect provides technical guidance and training to the technology teams as well as ensuring that the implementations follow the finest practice in configuration principles. The role of architect is responsible for leading the technical design, support and delivery of all cloud solutions.
Engagement with internal customers to define technology solutions for integration with existing environment and document requirement
Technical Lead on solution deployment projects and including hands on configuration of complex component

Core Competencies & Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of hands on experience with server and operating system technologies (IBM, HP, Cisco UCS), including architecture and design.
Minimum of 10 years of hands on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix Xen, Hyper-V, LPARs, VPARs, Logical Domains, Zones, and/or Containers).
Bachelor's Degree or 10-15 years extensive IT engineering experience in multiple disciplines.
Experience with VMware virtualization technologies including vSphere, vCenter management suite, Site Recovery Manager,
vCloud Suite, and Horizon Suite
IAAS Service Providers: Amazon, Google Web Services, Terremark, Softlayer
Open source cloud and service automation tools; Openstack, Chef, Puppet.
Experience with x86 server and converged infrastructure technologies including IBM, Dell, HP and Cisco UCS
Experience with storage platforms including NetApp and EMC,
Demonstrated ability to be a thought-leader in a team environment
Advanced experience and knowledge of Cloud including Infrastructure as a Service, public and private cloud solutions.
Hands on experience with vCloud Director / Open Stack, including understanding of the various components and architectures, key integration points, and familiarity the various open source standards.
Knowledge and experience with Software Defined Data Centers tools and technologies.
Hands on experience with the VMware suit of virtualization tools, including vCloud Director and vCloud orchestrator.
Deep understanding, hands on experience and certification with hypervisor technologies
Experience with cloud based infrastructure architecture and design, including orchestration and automation.
Expert knowledge and experience with converged infrastructure. (Automation, Orchestration, and SDN)
Data Center/Server Operational Components (Monitoring, Management, etc.).
Designing and implementing Cloud solutions.
Experience with Citrix virtualization technologies including XenApp, XenDesktop, XenMobile and NetScaler
Advanced experience and knowledge of Cloud including Infrastructure as a Service, public and private cloud solutions and integration.

Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)