10279 - Sr. Technical Infrastructure Architect

SENIOR TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT

Job Number: 10279

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

JOB SUMMARY:

Define and maintain infrastructure architecture principles, policies and standards. Document and develop in-depth knowledge of company's existing IT architecture/infrastructure and technology portfolio. Act as an advocate for ensuring the infrastructure aligns with the overall enterprise architecture principles, policies and standards. Serve as the infrastructure architect in the analysis, design and planning phases of IT projects. Develop and implement methods to measure and report infrastructure performance, reliability and availability as it relates to Key Performance Indexes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document and develop existing infrastructure architecture and technology portfolio
• Develop and manage an infrastructure plan to meet the company's goals
• Facilitate the initiation of key strategic infrastructure initiatives and recommend modifications as appropriate
• Translate vendor specifications into system designs while also incorporating business requirements
• Collaborate with end users and senior management to define business requirements and gain consensus for infrastructure strategies
• Manage infrastructure projects to deliver on-time, on-budget and according to client specification
• Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction and assistance to IT management and staff
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts and incorporate the adopted technologies into standards
• Recommend technologies which will increase performance, reliability, cost effectiveness, and infrastructure flexibility utilizing organization standards
• Review and evaluate potential impact of system modifications or enhancements
• Maintain expertise in the area of architecture, industry trends, strategies, and products to ensure effective and efficient use of assets
• Identify process improvement, prepare policy and procedure documentation
• Perform post-construction review and validation of built solution to ensure it meets architectural standards

REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES & EDUCATION:

• BS / BA degree in business, information systems or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Prefer candidates with a widely-recognized certification such as Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) or Certified IT Architect-Professional (CITA-P)
• ITIL v3 certification preferred
• Seven+ years infrastructure/capacity planning, data center planning, and infrastructure support roles
• Five+ years developing infrastructure plans and projects for complex organizations including Data Center moves, SAN and Server refreshes, and infrastructure rationalization
• Proven project planning and management experience
• Strong technical knowledge of SAN/storage architectures, backup solutions, Windows Server, Unix/AIX/Linux/Solaris Server, Networking (Cisco), VOIP, Citrix, IIS, Exchange, Active Directory, SQL Server, Oracle Database, Virtualization and Disaster Recovery
• Qualified candidates must have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Superior writing skills

Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is a subsidiary of Hyundai and Kia Motor companies specializing in IT services. HAEA was formed 9 years ago and is committed to providing world-class technology services to its clients (of Hyundai and Kia Motor companies) throughout North America. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team.