Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect Experience 10+ years SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale IT infrastructure platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across systems engineering, Linux, storage, networking, security, and compute infrastructure, with the ability to architect highly available, scalable, and high-performing environments. This role requires a hands-on architect who can evaluate business requirements, design robust infrastructure solutions, and guide implementation across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Kubernetes expertise is essential as part of the modern infrastructure stack, though the role extends well beyond container orchestration. TECHNICAL SKILLS Linux (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS) Compute Platforms Storage Technologies Networking Security Infrastructure Virtualization Platforms Databases Caching Systems Web/Application Servers Middleware Technologies Kubernetes Docker/Container Technologies AWS Azure GCP KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Infrastructure Architecture & Design - Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure architectures. - Develop infrastructure standards, reference architectures, and best practices. - Architect solutions across compute, storage, networking, security, and application hosting layers. - Design highly available and disaster-resilient infrastructure environments. Systems Engineering - Lead the design and deployment of Linux-based infrastructure platforms. - Architect and optimize enterprise-grade systems including: - Database platforms - Storage platforms - Caching systems - Web and application tiers - Middleware infrastructure - Ensure infrastructure reliability, scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Performance Engineering - Conduct infrastructure assessments and capacity planning exercises. - Analyze and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across infrastructure layers. - Lead performance tuning initiatives for operating systems, databases, storage, networking, and applications. - Establish performance benchmarks and operational metrics. Kubernetes & Modern Platforms - Design and support Kubernetes-based platforms for containerized workloads. - Define deployment, scalability, security, and operational best practices for Kubernetes environments. - Integrate Kubernetes with enterprise infrastructure services and monitoring platforms. Security & Governance - Design infrastructure solutions aligned with security and compliance requirements. - Implement infrastructure hardening, access controls, and network security best practices. - Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and operational risks. Technical Leadership - Provide architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams. - Review infrastructure designs and implementation plans. - Mentor engineers on infrastructure best practices and modern platform technologies. - Participate in technology evaluations and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. - 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or architecture roles. - Strong expertise in Linux operating systems and infrastructure administration. - Deep understanding of compute, storage, networking, and security technologies. - Hands-on experience designing and operating large-scale infrastructure environments. - Strong expertise in infrastructure architecture and systems design. - Experience designing and implementing: - Database platforms - Storage systems - Caching solutions - Web and application infrastructure - High-availability and disaster recovery solutions - Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, DNS, load balancing, VPNs, and firewalls. - Expertise in infrastructure performance analysis, troubleshooting, and tuning. - Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills. - Experience working with Kubernetes in production environments. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools. - Knowledge of container technologies and cloud-native architectures. - Experience with monitoring, observability, and logging platforms. - Industry certifications in Linux, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, or infrastructure architecture. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES - Strong systems-thinking and architectural mindset - Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution - Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities - Passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure platforms