Global Technical Talent
Infrastructure Architect - Expert AVS
Global Technical Talent, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Primary Job Title:
Infrastructure Architect Expert AVS Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid 2 days onsite) Shift/Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM (40 hours/week) Date Posted:
7/25/25 Employment Type:
Contract (6 Months) Salary Range:
$100 $110/hr Job Description:
As an Infrastructure Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, roadmap, and management of infrastructure services. You will collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure solutions align with business goals. This includes overseeing colocated Equinix data centers, hybrid cloud integration, automation, and compliance standards. Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of Intermediate and Senior Infrastructure Engineers
Develop and maintain an infrastructure roadmap aligned with organizational goals
Design, implement, and manage data center and cloud infrastructure services
Provide architectural leadership for Equinix colocation data centers
Collaborate with IT teams to meet infrastructure and business requirements
Drive adoption of Azure and AVS hybrid cloud technologies
Automate infrastructure processes using Ansible and Terraform
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and recovery policies
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance infrastructure
Act as a subject matter expert and technical leader
Create and maintain infrastructure documentation and runbooks
Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills: 10+ years in infrastructure architecture/design/management
5+ years mentoring Intermediate/Senior Engineers
5+ years with Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps, hybrid cloud solutions
VMware: vSphere, vCenter, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, HCX, vSAN, Horizon, VDI
Active Directory administration and security policies
Lifecycle management of Windows and Linux (RHEL) server images
EMC/DELL storage systems, Commvault/Rubrik backup strategies
Server virtualization and physical server technologies
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Experience with colocation centers (e.g., Equinix), capacity planning
Nice-to-Have Skills: Certifications: VMware, Microsoft, EMC
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) required by Oct 31, 2025
AI Fundamentals (AI-900) a plus
Automation: Ansible, Terraform
SQL engineering, Exchange server, and SMTP relay experience
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401(k) Retirement Fund
About the Company:
A leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of financial products and services. Focused on customer satisfaction and community impact, they deliver tailored banking solutions while fostering a diverse, secure, and sustainable work environment. 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 include Fortune 500 companies in finance, insurance, tech, biotech, utilities, and retail across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
25-23931: #LI-GTT #gttjobs #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr
Infrastructure Architect Expert AVS Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid 2 days onsite) Shift/Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM (40 hours/week) Date Posted:
7/25/25 Employment Type:
Contract (6 Months) Salary Range:
$100 $110/hr Job Description:
As an Infrastructure Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, roadmap, and management of infrastructure services. You will collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure solutions align with business goals. This includes overseeing colocated Equinix data centers, hybrid cloud integration, automation, and compliance standards. Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of Intermediate and Senior Infrastructure Engineers
Develop and maintain an infrastructure roadmap aligned with organizational goals
Design, implement, and manage data center and cloud infrastructure services
Provide architectural leadership for Equinix colocation data centers
Collaborate with IT teams to meet infrastructure and business requirements
Drive adoption of Azure and AVS hybrid cloud technologies
Automate infrastructure processes using Ansible and Terraform
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and recovery policies
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance infrastructure
Act as a subject matter expert and technical leader
Create and maintain infrastructure documentation and runbooks
Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills: 10+ years in infrastructure architecture/design/management
5+ years mentoring Intermediate/Senior Engineers
5+ years with Azure, AVS, Azure DevOps, hybrid cloud solutions
VMware: vSphere, vCenter, VCF, VxRail, NSX-T, HCX, vSAN, Horizon, VDI
Active Directory administration and security policies
Lifecycle management of Windows and Linux (RHEL) server images
EMC/DELL storage systems, Commvault/Rubrik backup strategies
Server virtualization and physical server technologies
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Experience with colocation centers (e.g., Equinix), capacity planning
Nice-to-Have Skills: Certifications: VMware, Microsoft, EMC
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) required by Oct 31, 2025
AI Fundamentals (AI-900) a plus
Automation: Ansible, Terraform
SQL engineering, Exchange server, and SMTP relay experience
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401(k) Retirement Fund
About the Company:
A leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of financial products and services. Focused on customer satisfaction and community impact, they deliver tailored banking solutions while fostering a diverse, secure, and sustainable work environment. 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 include Fortune 500 companies in finance, insurance, tech, biotech, utilities, and retail across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
25-23931: #LI-GTT #gttjobs #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr