Infrastructure Architect - Initial 3 months


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Recruiter

KCOM

Listed on

20th September 2018

Location

Slough

Salary/Rate

Upto £450

Type

Contract

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We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Designer, ideally with a Consultancy background, to play a key role, initially within our World Class design service at a Tier 1 telco. This is an initial 3 months contract with strong potential for further extension. This role is based in Slough but is very flexible with home-working and there will be occasional travel to Leeds.

You will have a broad technical background and previous experience in lead roles on major infrastructure projects. You will also have a proven track record in designing and delivering scalable, robust and secure enterprise solutions. With first class customer facing skills and a genuine passion for quality / professional delivery, you will be looking for a new challenge with a company that genuinely recognises and rewards its star performers.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be working on client sites in Slough and Leeds (based in one with travel to the other likely), assisting the customer by leading the delivery of IT solutions. The role will involve designing infrastructure solutions and defining specifications to meet functional and non-functional requirements. Working closely with the customer to identify key drivers and communicate the rationale and benefits will require excellent interpersonal skills at all levels within the organisation. You will be working on multiple projects.

Skills / Experience Required

* Windows Server - 2012 / 2016

* SQL Server - 2012 / 2016

* X86 experience of deployment, Support and Design

* Provision of both high and low-level design documentation for project requests

* End to end project experience with strong consulting, influencing, presentation and planning skills

* A broad technical background within Infrastructure

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at senior levels

* Proven ability to design IT solutions that:

o Are flexible, supportable and customer experience focussed

o Adhere to IT strategy and standards, legal and regulatory requirements and industry best practice

* Proven ability to gather business requirements and design solutions based on those requirements

* Demonstrable analytical and systematic approach to problem solving

* A good knowledge of integration technologies

* A working knowledge of technical architecture disciplines (application, data or infrastructure)

Desirable

* VMWare

* Openstack (Redhat expertise)

Development

* KCOM actively encourages and supports staff in the pursuit of relevant certifications and training

* As one of the UK's top Cloud providers, KCOM provides very strong career opportunities in Cloud technologies

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