Systems Architect (Infrastructure)

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Job Title: Systems Architect (Infrastructure)
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL (on-site)
Job Duration: Contract through June 2026 + extension
Overview: Aid in the administration of its Servers and Storage infrastructure both in the cloud and on-premises Data Centers. The contractor shall be proficient in the management and deployment of virtual and physical Windows, Solaris/Linux Servers, and Storage Area Network (SAN) design, deployment, and maintenance. The contractor shall assist with tasks related to Cloud Tenant design and Administration, Cloud migration, Cloud administration as well as the conversion of Server hosted applications to Server-Less applications.

Job Tasks and Activities:

• Supplement existing staff for the purpose of aiding in the optimization of Azure workloads, emphasizing the modernization of traditional workloads to cloud-native solutions for enhanced scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The Contractor shall be experienced in the design deployment, maintenance and support of virtualization technologies and Storage Area Networks as well as supporting and maintaining on-premises Server and Storage Infrastructure. The Contractor shall assist with Cloud design and develop recommendations to ensure that maximum efficiency is achieved within the Azure tenant, and that the Department is adhering to security and operational best practices.
• The Systems Architect will make recommendations to improve resource utilization such as converting server-hosted workloads to server-less solutions e.g., Azure App Services, Docker Containers, Kubernetes, Hosted Azure SQL.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of IT work experience in infrastructure environments performing planning, architectural design, engineering (hardware and software), maintenance, support, and optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with Department staff and vendors.?
• Experience with the maintenance and support of on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Servers and Storage Area Networks.
• Experience configuring and administering Hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper-V and VBox.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining VMware ESXI clusters.?
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Storage Area Networks.
• Successful completion of Data Center cloud migration projects.
• Strong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Azure)
• Experience maintaining Microsoft Azure computing resources and services.
• Experience configuring Azure monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts.
• Experience modernizing applications by containerizing (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience deploying and maintaining Linux Server OS.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Windows Server OS.

Educational qualifications meeting at least one of the following levels:?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator and Microsoft Azure Architect Certification.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.