EUTEC Chamber
We are seeking a
Senior IT Architecture Expert
to define, govern, and continuously optimize the
end-to-end IT architecture
across
datacenter, network, security, servers, virtualization, and cloud .
Our environment consists of
one central datacenter in Germany and multiple office locations , connected via secure WAN and VPN architectures, and
standardized exclusively on Microsoft Hyper-V for on-premises virtualization .
This role exists to:
Eliminate fragmented infrastructure and network designs
Ensure secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity between datacenter and offices
Prevent technical debt caused by inconsistent or reactive technical decisions
This is
not
an operational role. The Architecture Expert defines
what must be built and why , not
how day-to-day administration is performed .
The Architecture Expert acts as
design authority
across:
Network & Connectivity Architecture (Datacenter + Offices)
Firewall & Security Architecture (Sophos-based)
Identity & Access Architecture
Key Responsibilities Define and maintain:
Target-state infrastructure architecture
Reference architectures and design principles
Design scalable and resilient datacenter architectures covering:
Compute
Storage
Networking
High availability and disaster recovery
Ensure infrastructure designs align with:
Business continuity requirements
Security and compliance standards
Network & Connectivity Architecture (Critical Responsibility)
Own
end-to-end network architecture
for:
Central datacenter in Germany
Multiple branch and office locations
Design and govern:
LAN and WAN architecture
Site-to-site VPN connectivity
Remote access connectivity models
Define and standardize:
VLAN and network segmentation
Redundancy and failover design
Ensure predictable performance, scalability, and availability across all locations
Firewall & Security Architecture (Sophos Focus)
Act as architecture authority for
Sophos Firewall environments
Design and govern:
Perimeter and internal firewall architecture
Network zone and segmentation models
VPN security standards (site-to-site and remote access)
Define standards for:
Firewall rule structure and lifecycle
Secure inter-site traffic flows
Work closely with IT Security teams to ensure:
Consistent security policy enforcement
Define and govern
Hyper‑V‑based virtualization architecture
as the
exclusive on‑premises virtualization platform
Establish approved architecture standards for:
Hyper‑V host and cluster design
Storage Spaces Direct (where applicable)
Virtual machine sizing and placement models
Define:
Capacity and scalability guardrails
High‑availability and resiliency patterns
Review and approve:
This role
does not perform day‑to‑day server or Hyper‑V administration
Work in close collaboration with the
Senior Server, Linux & Datacenter Expert , who owns implementation and optimization
Design hybrid architectures integrating:
Define:
Secure hybrid network connectivity
Workload placement strategy
Identity and access integration
Ensure cloud adoption aligns with:
Security architecture
Cost and operational efficiency
Identity, Security & Compliance Architecture
Active Directory
Ensure identity, network, and security architectures are fully aligned
Partner with IT Security teams to implement:
Zero Trust principles
Least‑privilege access models
Ensure architectural compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Architecture Governance & Standards
Act as
final design authority
for:
Network and firewall design
Review and approve:
New office network designs
Major infrastructure and connectivity changes
Enforce architecture standards and prevent design drift
Create and maintain:
Datacenter and network topology diagrams
Firewall and connectivity architecture documentation
Approved reference architectures
Accurate
Maintained
Actively used by operational teams
Required Languages 12+ years
in enterprise IT roles
5+ years
in senior infrastructure or solution architecture roles
Hyper‑V-based virtualization platforms
Strong background in network-centric infrastructure environments
Mandatory Technical Expertise Network & Security
Enterprise LAN and WAN architecture
Firewall and VPN design (Sophos or equivalent)
Network segmentation, redundancy, and failover
Infrastructure & Platforms
Datacenter infrastructure architecture
Hyper‑V virtualization architecture (expert level)
Windows and Linux server platform architecture
Hybrid connectivity and identity integration
Soft Skills
Strong decision‑making and accountability
Ability to challenge poor technical designs constructively
Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
High documentation and governance discipline
Certification Requirements Mandatory (At Least One)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert OR
TOGAF Certified
Strongly Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center)
Sophos Firewall Engineer / Architect Certification
Nice to Have (Expert Signal)
SABSA (Security Architecture)
ITIL 4 – Strategic Leader
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
Success Criteria
Stable and secure connectivity across all Germany locations
Clear, standardized network and Hyper‑V architecture
Reduced incidents caused by architectural weaknesses
Strong alignment between network, security, and infrastructure layers
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Senior IT Architecture Expert
to define, govern, and continuously optimize the
end-to-end IT architecture
across
datacenter, network, security, servers, virtualization, and cloud .
Our environment consists of
one central datacenter in Germany and multiple office locations , connected via secure WAN and VPN architectures, and
standardized exclusively on Microsoft Hyper-V for on-premises virtualization .
This role exists to:
Eliminate fragmented infrastructure and network designs
Ensure secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity between datacenter and offices
Prevent technical debt caused by inconsistent or reactive technical decisions
This is
not
an operational role. The Architecture Expert defines
what must be built and why , not
how day-to-day administration is performed .
The Architecture Expert acts as
design authority
across:
Network & Connectivity Architecture (Datacenter + Offices)
Firewall & Security Architecture (Sophos-based)
Identity & Access Architecture
Key Responsibilities Define and maintain:
Target-state infrastructure architecture
Reference architectures and design principles
Design scalable and resilient datacenter architectures covering:
Compute
Storage
Networking
High availability and disaster recovery
Ensure infrastructure designs align with:
Business continuity requirements
Security and compliance standards
Network & Connectivity Architecture (Critical Responsibility)
Own
end-to-end network architecture
for:
Central datacenter in Germany
Multiple branch and office locations
Design and govern:
LAN and WAN architecture
Site-to-site VPN connectivity
Remote access connectivity models
Define and standardize:
VLAN and network segmentation
Redundancy and failover design
Ensure predictable performance, scalability, and availability across all locations
Firewall & Security Architecture (Sophos Focus)
Act as architecture authority for
Sophos Firewall environments
Design and govern:
Perimeter and internal firewall architecture
Network zone and segmentation models
VPN security standards (site-to-site and remote access)
Define standards for:
Firewall rule structure and lifecycle
Secure inter-site traffic flows
Work closely with IT Security teams to ensure:
Consistent security policy enforcement
Define and govern
Hyper‑V‑based virtualization architecture
as the
exclusive on‑premises virtualization platform
Establish approved architecture standards for:
Hyper‑V host and cluster design
Storage Spaces Direct (where applicable)
Virtual machine sizing and placement models
Define:
Capacity and scalability guardrails
High‑availability and resiliency patterns
Review and approve:
This role
does not perform day‑to‑day server or Hyper‑V administration
Work in close collaboration with the
Senior Server, Linux & Datacenter Expert , who owns implementation and optimization
Design hybrid architectures integrating:
Define:
Secure hybrid network connectivity
Workload placement strategy
Identity and access integration
Ensure cloud adoption aligns with:
Security architecture
Cost and operational efficiency
Identity, Security & Compliance Architecture
Active Directory
Ensure identity, network, and security architectures are fully aligned
Partner with IT Security teams to implement:
Zero Trust principles
Least‑privilege access models
Ensure architectural compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Architecture Governance & Standards
Act as
final design authority
for:
Network and firewall design
Review and approve:
New office network designs
Major infrastructure and connectivity changes
Enforce architecture standards and prevent design drift
Create and maintain:
Datacenter and network topology diagrams
Firewall and connectivity architecture documentation
Approved reference architectures
Accurate
Maintained
Actively used by operational teams
Required Languages 12+ years
in enterprise IT roles
5+ years
in senior infrastructure or solution architecture roles
Hyper‑V-based virtualization platforms
Strong background in network-centric infrastructure environments
Mandatory Technical Expertise Network & Security
Enterprise LAN and WAN architecture
Firewall and VPN design (Sophos or equivalent)
Network segmentation, redundancy, and failover
Infrastructure & Platforms
Datacenter infrastructure architecture
Hyper‑V virtualization architecture (expert level)
Windows and Linux server platform architecture
Hybrid connectivity and identity integration
Soft Skills
Strong decision‑making and accountability
Ability to challenge poor technical designs constructively
Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
High documentation and governance discipline
Certification Requirements Mandatory (At Least One)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert OR
TOGAF Certified
Strongly Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center)
Sophos Firewall Engineer / Architect Certification
Nice to Have (Expert Signal)
SABSA (Security Architecture)
ITIL 4 – Strategic Leader
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
Success Criteria
Stable and secure connectivity across all Germany locations
Clear, standardized network and Hyper‑V architecture
Reduced incidents caused by architectural weaknesses
Strong alignment between network, security, and infrastructure layers
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