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IT Senior Architect – Windows Server & Infrastructure
Spectris
Remote, IND
Senior · 7+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 1 months ago
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the enterprise architecture for Windows Server and infrastructure platforms.
- Define and maintain technology roadmaps for server, identity, virtualization, backup and datacenter infrastructure services.
- Develop architecture standards, reference designs and governance guidelines.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization opportunities.
- Drive infrastructure standardization, consolidation and simplification initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity requirements and enterprise architecture principles.
- Define architecture and technical standards for:
- Microsoft Windows Server platforms
- Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO)
- DNS and DHCP services
- Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure
- Backup (Veeam) and Disaster Recovery solutions
- File and Print Services
- Virtualization platforms (VxRail hypervisor)
- Datacenter hosting infrastructure
- Infrastructure monitoring and management platforms
- Review and approve infrastructure solution designs.
- Act as design authority for strategic projects and infrastructure changes.
- Ensure outsourced services comply with architecture standards and best practices.
- Manage technical escalations and architectural risks.
- Participate in architecture review boards and governance forums.
- Support critical incident and problem management activities when architectural expertise is required.
- Maintain architecture documentation, standards and technical decision records.
- Create and maintain technical reference architectures and implementation guidelines.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and technical debt reduction initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across infrastructure services.
- Required Experience and Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, enterprise architecture, or senior infrastructure engineering roles.
- Experience designing and operating enterprise-scale hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Experience working in global organizations with complex IT landscapes.
- Experience managing and governing outsourced infrastructure services.
- Proven track record delivering infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Security and Hardening
- Solid understanding of Virtualization Technologies (VxRail hypervisor / VMware)
- Strong knowledge in Automation and Scripting (e.g. PowerShell) and High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Design Principles
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
- Strategic thinker with a strong ownership mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to balance business requirements, risk, cost and technology considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Results-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Clear communicator, able to translate technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.
- Documentation lover, enjoys writing documents to share knowledge and support others.
- Fluent in English (business level)
- We Offer
- Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.
- One company – HBK
- On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.
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Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, enterprise architecture, or senior infrastructure engineering roles.
- Experience designing and operating enterprise-scale hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Experience working in global organizations with complex IT landscapes.
- Experience managing and governing outsourced infrastructure services.
- Proven track record delivering infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Security and Hardening
- Solid understanding of Virtualization Technologies (VxRail hypervisor / VMware)
- Strong knowledge in Automation and Scripting (e.g. PowerShell) and High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Design Principles
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
- Strategic thinker with a strong ownership mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to balance business requirements, risk, cost and technology considerations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Results-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Clear communicator, able to translate technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.
- Documentation lover, enjoys writing documents to share knowledge and support others.
- Fluent in English (business level)
- We Offer
- Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.
- One company – HBK
- On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.
About Spectris
Electronics Manufacturing7600 employeesFounded 1915
Private UK precision-measurement company supplying high-tech instruments, test equipment and software to demanding industrial customers.
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