Sr. Systems Architect - Linux

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid

Opportunity

Specific Job Content: High proficiency in the use and support of Red Hat Linux and understanding of Solaris Operating Systems to include advanced certifications of training. High proficiency in SAP and relational tuning of a Linux / Solaris infrastructure to that ERP environment. Research and implementation of hardware and software standards involving enterprise servers and storage. Ongoing development of an enterprise infrastructure plan that will facilitate governance through policy and process that promote a high level of business alignment and world class service. Promote innovation that expands efficiency and sustainable efforts throughout the business.

General Objective: Technical advisor of the design, implementation, tuning and maintenance of UNIX operating systems including SAP and software programs to increase business effectiveness, solve problems and create new opportunities to assist in achievement of business goals. Prepare business strategy material and capable of presenting to upper management. Develop and monitor policies, procedures, and standards documents. Assist managed services provider with guidance by 24X7 on –call escalation. Establish service level agreements with customers. Establish and review capacity, utilization, and other performance. Capable of participating in multiple concurrent development projects. Subject matter expert in many disciplines within many functional systems areas. Collaborates directly with all management levels and project leaders to determine system objectives and solutions. Provides updates to Change Management Team. May act as a mentor. Provides technical direction to IT staff in the performance of assigned projects. Direct interaction with business unit’s senior/executive management on technical matters. The ability to read, write, and speak Mandarin, French or Mexican Spanish is a strong plus.

Specific Responsibilities

• Champion of UNIX/Linux operating systems and SAP design, implementation, tuning and support within a global enterprise system architecture. Establish hardware/software standards.Develop, evaluate, and provide direction in the application of programming efforts pertaining to languages used, techniques, methods, and file types.Assure compliance with system development standards, procedures, guidelines, priorities, and schedules.

• Azure Cloud – Working closely with the Azure cloud team making recommendations on new and existing architecture including designing and implementing best practices for solutions.

• Champion of Kubernetes in managing and deploying containerized applications and designing the environments they run in.

• Mentor, train, direct and evaluate the efforts of lower-level classifications.

• Translates business needs into technical solutions using seasoned judgment to suggest approaches that optimize customer needs, business constraints, and technological realities.

• Development of technical visioning plan in areas of expertise considering future business needs and emerging technologies.

• Suggests system enhancements to provide operational reliability and integration ensuring the business with consistent systems availability and quality.

• Drive the adoption of ITIL, CMM and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Code new programs and modify existing programs to obtain desired results.

• Plan, investigate, evaluate, and maintain system development equipment and software.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology preferred

• 15+ years IT experience including 3 – 5+ years showing success as technical lead in concurrent projects.

• Significant depth of expertise and track record of accomplishments in multiple IT technology areas.

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We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.

The salary range for this position is $122,750 - $156,850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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