Global Technical Talent
Primary Job Title:
Infrastructure Architect
Alternate/Related Job Titles: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Data Center Architect Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect Enterprise Systems Architect Infrastructure Strategy Lead
Location: Chicago, IL - 70 West Madison Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week, 3 days remote)
Contract Details: Position Type:
Contract (6 months, with potential extension or FTE conversion) Contract Duration:
6 months Start:
ASAP End:
6 months from start date Pay Rate:
Not Specified Shift/Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (potential overtime) Job Summary: The
Infrastructure Architect
will play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and delivering enterprise infrastructure services across
data centers, cloud platforms, and automation environments . This role involves mentoring engineering teams, setting roadmaps, and ensuring infrastructure solutions meet evolving business and compliance requirements. Key projects include
data center decommissioning, new colocation builds, a VDI platform refresh, Azure initiatives, and BAU operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor Intermediate and Senior Infrastructure Engineers. Develop and manage the infrastructure roadmap aligned with strategic business goals. Design, implement, and manage infrastructure services across
colocation (Equinix) data centers, cloud, virtualization, and storage. Oversee disaster recovery planning, service continuity, and capacity management. Drive adoption of cloud technologies (Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps) and hybrid cloud integration. Automate processes with
Ansible, Terraform, and related tools . Ensure compliance with
security standards, privacy regulations, and DR policies . Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and scalability. Maintain roadmaps, design docs, runbooks, and operational guides. Partner with cross-functional teams (App Operations, IT Asset Mgmt, End User Tech) to align solutions with requirements. Required Experience:
10+ years in
infrastructure architecture, design, and management
(data centers, cloud, automation). 5+ years mentoring technical teams. Strong experience with
Azure (native & AVS), Azure DevOps, hybrid cloud solutions. 5+ years with
VMware stack : vSphere, vCenter, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, HCX, vSAN, Horizon, VDI. Active Directory administration, group policy, and security management. Windows/Linux server lifecycle management (patching, hardening, compliance). EMC/DELL storage, backup/recovery with Commvault or Rubrik. Disaster recovery strategy and continuity planning. Colocation data center (Equinix) architecture, capacity planning, and operations. Nice-to-Have Experience:
Certifications: VMware, Microsoft, EMC Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
(required by 10/31/2025) AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
certification - asset SQL design/implementation and support Exchange Server and SMTP relay services Automation via Ansible and Terraform Required Skills:
Infrastructure Architecture & Roadmap Development VMware Virtualization & VDI Azure & Hybrid Cloud Expertise Data Center Management (Equinix/Colocation) Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Preferred Skills:
Infrastructure Automation (Terraform, Ansible) EMC/DELL Storage & Backup Systems SQL & Exchange Server Support Active Directory & Security Policies Mentoring Technical Teams Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client: Leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of reliable financial products and services. Committed to customer satisfaction and community impact, they provide personalized banking solutions to meet your unique needs. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to creating a more secure and sustainable future.
About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number:
25-25744
Alternate/Related Job Titles: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Data Center Architect Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect Enterprise Systems Architect Infrastructure Strategy Lead
Location: Chicago, IL - 70 West Madison Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week, 3 days remote)
Contract Details: Position Type:
Contract (6 months, with potential extension or FTE conversion) Contract Duration:
6 months Start:
ASAP End:
6 months from start date Pay Rate:
Not Specified Shift/Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (potential overtime) Job Summary: The
Infrastructure Architect
will play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and delivering enterprise infrastructure services across
data centers, cloud platforms, and automation environments . This role involves mentoring engineering teams, setting roadmaps, and ensuring infrastructure solutions meet evolving business and compliance requirements. Key projects include
data center decommissioning, new colocation builds, a VDI platform refresh, Azure initiatives, and BAU operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor Intermediate and Senior Infrastructure Engineers. Develop and manage the infrastructure roadmap aligned with strategic business goals. Design, implement, and manage infrastructure services across
colocation (Equinix) data centers, cloud, virtualization, and storage. Oversee disaster recovery planning, service continuity, and capacity management. Drive adoption of cloud technologies (Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps) and hybrid cloud integration. Automate processes with
Ansible, Terraform, and related tools . Ensure compliance with
security standards, privacy regulations, and DR policies . Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and scalability. Maintain roadmaps, design docs, runbooks, and operational guides. Partner with cross-functional teams (App Operations, IT Asset Mgmt, End User Tech) to align solutions with requirements. Required Experience:
10+ years in
infrastructure architecture, design, and management
(data centers, cloud, automation). 5+ years mentoring technical teams. Strong experience with
Azure (native & AVS), Azure DevOps, hybrid cloud solutions. 5+ years with
VMware stack : vSphere, vCenter, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, HCX, vSAN, Horizon, VDI. Active Directory administration, group policy, and security management. Windows/Linux server lifecycle management (patching, hardening, compliance). EMC/DELL storage, backup/recovery with Commvault or Rubrik. Disaster recovery strategy and continuity planning. Colocation data center (Equinix) architecture, capacity planning, and operations. Nice-to-Have Experience:
Certifications: VMware, Microsoft, EMC Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
(required by 10/31/2025) AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
certification - asset SQL design/implementation and support Exchange Server and SMTP relay services Automation via Ansible and Terraform Required Skills:
Infrastructure Architecture & Roadmap Development VMware Virtualization & VDI Azure & Hybrid Cloud Expertise Data Center Management (Equinix/Colocation) Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Preferred Skills:
Infrastructure Automation (Terraform, Ansible) EMC/DELL Storage & Backup Systems SQL & Exchange Server Support Active Directory & Security Policies Mentoring Technical Teams Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client: Leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of reliable financial products and services. Committed to customer satisfaction and community impact, they provide personalized banking solutions to meet your unique needs. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to creating a more secure and sustainable future.
About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number:
25-25744