We are searching for an experienced Infrastructure Architect at our Palmer HQ facility.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Infrastructure Architect is responsible for the overall design, build, maintenance and performance of MTA’s business IT infrastructure. They evaluate and recommend infrastructure solutions that best fit MTA’s business needs. They direct MTA’s IT managed service provider to ensure business needs are met. They are responsible for both physical and virtual infrastructure, including datacenters. They work with internal teams to coordinate activities and communicate changes. They maintain professional relationships within the organization and with external partners.
SPECIFIC TASK DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions
Design, integrate and manage complex infrastructure solutions
Establish, maintain and monitor performance of infrastructure environment
Direct managed-service provider(s) to manage work, set priorities and establish work practices in IT infrastructure environment
Evaluate new technologies to verify fit with MTA standards and business needs
Develop and implement IT infrastructure policies and standards
Understand existing infrastructure environment and make recommendations for improvement
Work with Information Security Officer to develop cybersecurity procedures and policies
Work with IT Manager to develoip and maintain infrastructure budget and capital plan
Design, implement, and test disaster recovery environment and supporting systems
Manage vendor relationships and monitor compliance with MTA’s supply chain risk management policies.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrate strong knowledge of technology systems and designs
Demonstrate strong knowledge of systems principals, architecture, design, analysis, and troubleshooting
Demonstrate strong skill in server infrastructure including Windows and Linux virtualized environments
Strong understanding of infrastructure software and hardware and corresponding licensing
Demonstrated project management experience
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a group
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and needs
Required Qualifications:
Seven years’ experience in IT infrastructure, or related field with progressive responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, network engineering, IT Infrastructure or related field, or a combination of experience and education may be substituted
Five years’ experience with virtualization platforms
Three years’ experience with cloud infrastructure
Relevant professional certifications, preferred
full (PDF) job description available upon request
Employment Type: Full - Time
Compensation Type: Annual Salary
MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here :
https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/736?c=mta&source=Craigslist