TEKsystems
Job Overview
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The Infrastructure Architect will work on-site to lead enterprise IT architecture strategy, design hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensure compliance with public safety standards (e.g., CJIS), and act as a senior technical advisor to internal teams. The contractor will be expected to work extended hours when required, particularly during system migrations, outages, security events, or other critical maintenance windows. The architect is also expected to provide direct mentorship, coaching, and skills development to department IT personnel to build internal technical capability.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategic Planning
Lead the technical architecture of a secure, resilient, and scalable hybrid environment (Azure, AWS, and on-prem)
Define integration strategies for legacy systems and cloud‑based workloads
Develop infrastructure standards, policies, and lifecycle strategies to guide modernization
Infrastructure Operations & SME Duties
Serve as the lead technical expert (Level 4) for infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and cloud services
Work on-site to provide hands‑on leadership in system implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization
Provide after‑hours support and overtime as needed during critical cutovers, incidents, or emergency responses
Act as a subject‑matter expert and technical mentor to IT staff, supporting internal knowledge transfer and skill building
Mentor IT staff on Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, and Endpoint Manager operations
Security & Compliance
Design secure architectures compliant with CJIS, NIST, and state/local law‑enforcement standards
Oversee identity architecture (Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC)
Oversee the PKI infrastructure, ensure encryption, access control, auditability, and secure connectivity across environments
Cloud Integration & Migration
Guide the phased migration of infrastructure workloads and services to cloud platforms
Architect hybrid networking (VPN, SD‑WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) and ensure connectivity with public safety systems
Utilize Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, PowerShell, CloudFormation) to automate deployments
Skills & Requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years in enterprise infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid environments
Expert‑level knowledge of Azure, AWS, on‑prem virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and enterprise storage
Proven experience in public‑sector IT or similarly regulated environments
Hands‑on knowledge of Virtualization (vSphere/ESXi), Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet), Storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage), and Identity & Access Management
Strong understanding of CJIS, NIST, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks
Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and provide structured training in operational environments
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies
Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera/evidence systems, or large data ingestion environments
Professional certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE)
Technical Skills
Cloud: Azure, AWS, Architecture, CJIS, NIST, Hybrid Network, SD‑WAN
Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, PowerShell, ARM templates, CloudFormation
Identity & Security: Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC, PKI, VPN, SD‑WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect
Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V
Networking: Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, SD‑WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect
Storage: SAN, NAS, Object Storage
Endpoint Management: Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, Endpoint Manager
Engagement Details
Location: 100% On‑Site (Santa Ana, CA)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week; overtime, weekends, and after‑hours support required as needed
Travel: Local travel to agency locations may be required
Equipment: Department‑issued laptop/tools
Security Requirement: Must pass the department background check
Deliverables
Monthly infrastructure health check reports
Updated documentation for all production systems
Quarterly workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for internal IT team
Incident response support and root cause analysis documentation
Architecture reviews and roadmap recommendations
Experience Level Expert Level
Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Benefits may include:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Location Fully onsite position in Santa Ana, CA.
Application Deadline Anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employment TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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The Infrastructure Architect will work on-site to lead enterprise IT architecture strategy, design hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensure compliance with public safety standards (e.g., CJIS), and act as a senior technical advisor to internal teams. The contractor will be expected to work extended hours when required, particularly during system migrations, outages, security events, or other critical maintenance windows. The architect is also expected to provide direct mentorship, coaching, and skills development to department IT personnel to build internal technical capability.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategic Planning
Lead the technical architecture of a secure, resilient, and scalable hybrid environment (Azure, AWS, and on-prem)
Define integration strategies for legacy systems and cloud‑based workloads
Develop infrastructure standards, policies, and lifecycle strategies to guide modernization
Infrastructure Operations & SME Duties
Serve as the lead technical expert (Level 4) for infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and cloud services
Work on-site to provide hands‑on leadership in system implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization
Provide after‑hours support and overtime as needed during critical cutovers, incidents, or emergency responses
Act as a subject‑matter expert and technical mentor to IT staff, supporting internal knowledge transfer and skill building
Mentor IT staff on Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, and Endpoint Manager operations
Security & Compliance
Design secure architectures compliant with CJIS, NIST, and state/local law‑enforcement standards
Oversee identity architecture (Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC)
Oversee the PKI infrastructure, ensure encryption, access control, auditability, and secure connectivity across environments
Cloud Integration & Migration
Guide the phased migration of infrastructure workloads and services to cloud platforms
Architect hybrid networking (VPN, SD‑WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) and ensure connectivity with public safety systems
Utilize Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, PowerShell, CloudFormation) to automate deployments
Skills & Requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years in enterprise infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid environments
Expert‑level knowledge of Azure, AWS, on‑prem virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and enterprise storage
Proven experience in public‑sector IT or similarly regulated environments
Hands‑on knowledge of Virtualization (vSphere/ESXi), Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet), Storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage), and Identity & Access Management
Strong understanding of CJIS, NIST, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks
Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and provide structured training in operational environments
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies
Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera/evidence systems, or large data ingestion environments
Professional certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE)
Technical Skills
Cloud: Azure, AWS, Architecture, CJIS, NIST, Hybrid Network, SD‑WAN
Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, PowerShell, ARM templates, CloudFormation
Identity & Security: Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC, PKI, VPN, SD‑WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect
Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V
Networking: Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, SD‑WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect
Storage: SAN, NAS, Object Storage
Endpoint Management: Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, Endpoint Manager
Engagement Details
Location: 100% On‑Site (Santa Ana, CA)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week; overtime, weekends, and after‑hours support required as needed
Travel: Local travel to agency locations may be required
Equipment: Department‑issued laptop/tools
Security Requirement: Must pass the department background check
Deliverables
Monthly infrastructure health check reports
Updated documentation for all production systems
Quarterly workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for internal IT team
Incident response support and root cause analysis documentation
Architecture reviews and roadmap recommendations
Experience Level Expert Level
Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Benefits may include:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Location Fully onsite position in Santa Ana, CA.
Application Deadline Anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employment TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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