Senior Unix/Solaris Architect

I currently have a unique opportunity with our client in the IT consulting industry for a Senior Unix/Solaris Architect.  Our client has become well known for their pursuit for quality in providing highly scalable and efficient solutions to their customers.  This is an opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and constantly improving your skills through innovation and training received through each project completed.  Please read a description of the position below and respond to this ad with your Resume and any questions. 


Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design and engineering for the IT infrastructure including UNIX servers, storage, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and backups.  Align business requirements with server and storage architecture and design principles.  Engineer the server and storage environment to meet application and business requirements.  Develop infrastructure solutions utilizing industry best practices to ensure maximum flexibility, to meet dynamic business needs and cost objectives.  Perform quality tests on configured/developed environments. 

Work Process Responsibilities:

-        Ensure Solutions Fit With IT Strategy, Policies, Guidelines and Other IT Standards

-        Obtain Approvals through Gate Review Process

-        Document/Present Project Objectives/Scope/Estimated Costs/Schedule for Approval

-        Recommend Key Decisions/Options for Infrastructure Components, Work Process Design And Data Definitions Based on Configuration Choices included in Software Package(s) and According to IT Strategies, Architecture and Policies

-        Document “As Is” Key Decisions To Understand Change Parameters

-        Re-estimate Project Costs/Benefits/Schedule Based on Key Decisions

-        Document and Obtain Gate Approval for Business Requirements  

-        Document “As Is” Logical and Physical Work Processes and Data Definitions To Understand Business Changes

-        Perform Unit Testing to Ensure Results Are Consistent with Logical and Physical Design

-        Document and Obtain Approval Per Gate Review Requirements

-        Develop Integrated Systems Test Plan

-        Integrate Audit Testing/Review Plan Into Overall Test

-        Perform Integrated Systems Test

-        Review/Incorporate Test Results Into the Design/Configuration

-        Transfer Knowledge and/or Staff to Implementation Team

-        Obtain Gate Approval for Completion of Design and Configuration

Common Job Skills Required:

-         Unix operating systems (Linux and Solaris), Sun servers, Veritas Storage Foundation and Netbackup.

-         Storage, SAN technologies and management including EMC, HDS, Brocade/McDATA, Qlogic, Emulex

-         Strong overall Infrastructure knowledge

-         Solid understanding of business and engineering applications as they relate to the infrastructure environment

-         Strong Performance and Tuning Knowledge

-         IT Disaster/Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

Specific Job Skills Required:

-         Client-Server technologies

-         Data storage technologies

-         Backup/Restore technologies

-         Network hardware and operating technologies