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World Wide Technology Storage & Compute Architect in London, United Kingdom

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Expert in design, implementation, and management of physical and virtual environments including VMware, Hyper-V, KVM and Nutanix.

  • Build and administer storage solutions, including direct attached, SAN, NAS, and cloud storage, ensuring data availability and integrity.

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure efficient operation of compute and storage resources.

  • Conduct capacity planning and provide recommendations for infrastructure enhancements.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency.

  • Design and implement advanced functions related to compute resources (servers, virtual machines, containers)

  • Be proficient in storage systems including file, object storage, block and databases.

  • Optimize data storage and retrieval mechanisms for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

  • Drive architecture discussions related to cloud security, privacy, and compliance.

  • Consider scalability, performance, agility, and high availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR) aspects.

  • Strong knowledge of server hardware, virtualization platforms, and storage technologies.

  • Experience with cloud computing services (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous

  • Certifications in relevant technologies are highly desirable.

  • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget, utilizing programmatic approaches e.g. Agile or Waterfall

  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement scalable, reliable, and efficient technical solutions.

  • Skilled in navigating uncertain and rapidly changing environments, with a proven ability to use data to identify core issues and make informed recommendations

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a knack for breaking down complex situations into manageable components, facilitating clear decision-making processes and action plans.

  • Strong communication abilities especially when faced with incomplete information or shifting priorities.

  • Expertise in aligning technical solutions with business objectives, demonstrating a deep understanding of how technology can drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage.

  • Minimum five years (5) of industry experience in IT infrastructure architecture development and technology consulting, advisory, or professional services.

  • Extensive large scale and high-performance computing experience required

  • Highly Skilled in at least one (1) of the following with more being preferred: Nvidia GPU/DGX computing and/or other similar solutions, InfiniBand networking, Red Hat or other Linux distributions, infrastructure automation solutions.

  • Experience with Kubernetes or other containerization solutions

  • Experience with automation using Ansible, Terraform or other orchestration tools.

  • Working knowledge of cloud interconnectivity or multicloud technologies (Equinix, Megaport, Aviatrix etc) is advantageous.

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

  • Able to conduct research into high performance computing issues and products as required.

  • Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

  • Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

  • Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Technology focused discipline

  • Demonstrated technical consulting experience in one or more vertical sectors: government, public sector, higher education, finance, health care, technology, or other commercial.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best.

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WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.

WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.

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