IT Architect - Cloud
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Are you a forward-thinker? An innovator? As an ITG IT Architect you will work with the ITG Director of IT Architecture and other IT and Solution Architects to help our ITG group establish and maintain forward looking IT architectures in support of Corporate Technology’s and, in turn, HDR’s business goals.
This is an opportunity to work with ITG operational leadership to form and help realize HDR’s IT architecture of the future. We are looking for someone who is a critical thinker, can ask good questions and has a demonstrated history of devising and communicating IT architecture strategies. As well as adapting those architectures as technology and the company changes.
In this position, we are looking for a person who has a great breadth of experience with IT systems and services, but a great depth in cloud centric technologies.
In the role of ITG IT Architect we will count on you to:
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Bring to the table expertise in composing IT Architectures using cloud centric technologies including, but not limited to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and serverless computing.
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Create and serve in governance programs to ensure cloud solutions are designed according to established principles.
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Evaluate requirements and design solutions for complex technology service needs for HDR in cooperation with other Corporate Technology areas as well as IT Architects from other areas of expertise. Designs should be consistent with internally accepted technology principles and guidelines.
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Advise ITG Leadership on technology roadmap, in cooperation with ITG Operational Leaders
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Advise ITG Leadership and Corporate Technology Leadership on solving systemic operational problems
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Partner with operations to build and execute transition plans for ongoing support of technology in your designs.
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Serve as an advisor/consultant to other technology teams, vendors and business units on technology projects and plans
Preferred Qualifications:
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Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification equivalent, or ability to obtain certification is required.
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Excellent writing and people skills. This is a technical position, but also one that requires good interpersonal skills.
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Broad technical knowledge of modern Information Technologies including, but not limited to personal computer hardware, servers, operating systems, supporting technologies (such as anti-virus, software deployment, remote control), software configurations, general networking fundamentals
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Demonstratable In-Depth technical knowledge in cloud technologies (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, serverless). Particularly Azure.
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Ability to work well with other IT Architects and other technical people.
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Experience with systems requirements gathering and execution into applicable solutions
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Demonstrated Creative problem solving
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Ability to evaluate new technologies/concepts and apply those to the big-picture technology service needs of HDR
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Knowledge and experience in an Architecture and Engineering consulting business is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related technical area, or the relevant combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience in working with, analysis, design and implementation, and planning for technology systems
- In-depth technical knowledge of infrastructure technologies
- Systems requirements gathering and execution into applicable solutions
- Creative problem solving
- Ability to evaluate new technologies/concepts and apply those to the big-picture technology service needs of HDR
- Broad technology experience in Infrastructure Technologies including but not limited to personal computer hardware, servers, operating systems, supporting technologies (such as anti-virus, software deployment, remote control), software configurations, general networking fundamentals
- Knowledge and experience in an Architecture and Engineering environment
- Ability to plan and manage design and implementation of complex infrastructure technology systems
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
