IT Senior Architect – Windows Server & Infrastructure

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
• 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

One company – HBK