Solutions Architect

Overview:

Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a prime contractor providing IT Operations and Support services within a Federal Agency. We are currently interviewing for a Senior Manager/Subject Matter Expert for Data Center and Cloud Migration to oversee and lead a highly visible and key enterprise initiative.

The successful candidate will have the experience and skills necessary to lead the initiative working with government customers and contractor staff. As a Subject Matter Expert, they will provide consultation, guidance, and direction for a successful outcome benefitting the agency and our technical teams.

Responsibilities:

Data Center Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and direction for the migration from government facilities into secure contractor owned data centers.
• Serve as the primary technical expert on all matters related to the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure.
• Develop and implement data center standards and best practices, ensuring that they align with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Provide guidance to IT teams and stakeholders on data center-related issues, including capacity planning, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data center-related issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and security.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data center infrastructure, including network diagrams, hardware configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and training to data center staff, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage data center operations.
• Monitor and analyze data center performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends related to data center infrastructure and make recommendations to management regarding their potential impact on the organization.

Cloud Migration Responsibilities:

• Provide enterprise architecture designs and consulting for migrating into DoD classified Cloud Hosting Providers. Analyze existing IT infrastructure and applications to identify candidates for migration to the cloud.
• Develop a cloud migration strategy that outlines the steps, risks, and timelines involved in migrating applications to the cloud.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that cloud migration plans are aligned with business and IT objectives, and that potential risks and issues are identified and mitigated.
• Develop and execute migration plans, including provisioning cloud resources, migrating data, and testing applications to ensure that they operate as expected in the cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud migration processes and procedures.
• Ensure that migrated applications are properly configured for security, performance, and scalability in the cloud environment.
• Monitor cloud resources and performance to ensure that applications are operating optimally, and to identify potential issues or areas for improvement

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive IT architecture and Data Center planning experience with at least 3 years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure Cloud technologies.
• Experience working with Classified Networks and Impact Level 6 (IL6) classified cloud.
• Certification in at least two relevant technologies –

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-104)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

RedHat Certified System Administrator

VMware VCP

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification
• Ability to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11+ years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person