Compute & Storage Architect

Job title:- Compute & Storage Architect
Location:- Tampa, FL
Duration:- 12 Months
3 days onsite required 02 days remote


Position Concept

• The Compute and Storage Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compute and storage solutions that support enterprise systems.
• This role requires a deep understanding of compute and storage technologies and the ability to architect solutions that are secure, scalable, and resilient.
• The Architect will work with development teams and other stakeholders to provide architecture leadership and best practices.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of virtualization, compute architecture, and storage design, and will be able to translate architectural designs into actionable plans for the build team.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of enterprise-wide compute and storage infrastructure initiatives and solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support existing and future solutions.
• Ensure design standards are uniformly followed across the organization.
• Provide detailed documentation of new architecture and design.
• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of on-premises compute and storage infrastructure using VMware vSphere and Cisco UCS hardware.
• Develop high-level and low-level architecture designs, including detailed diagrams, documentation, and configuration specifications.
• Collaborate with other teams (networking, security, etc.) to ensure seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Architect and integrate Cisco UCS compute solutions, including UCS Manager, blades, chassis, fabric interconnects, and service profiles.

Certification

• Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or higher-level certifications in VMware and Cisco technologies.
• Automation: Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Terraform) for infrastructure provisioning and management.

Experience

• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, Google, Oracle) is a plus.
• VMware vSphere: Deep expertise in architecting and managing VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, DRS, vMotion, storage integration, etc.).
• Cisco UCS: Extensive experience in designing and managing Cisco UCS environments, including UCS Manager, blades, fabric interconnects, and service profiles.
• Storage Solutions: Knowledge of enterprise storage solutions and protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel, etc.), including storage design for VMware environments.
• Architecture Documentation: Proven ability to create clear, actionable architecture designs and detailed documentation for build teams.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

Top 5 Priorities

• Attend ARB and IT project meetings to determine Product and create server build sheet to be handed over to build team. This may range from VM builds within the enterprise to include the purchase of hardware.
• Work on vSphere lifecycle needs to eliminate vSphere 7 from the environment.
• Installing vSphere 8 hosts and configuring them for workload migrations
• Work on hardware lifecycle needs across the enterprise
• Work on operating system lifecycle needs across the enterprise