Our enterprise-level client has a need for a 100% remote Data Center Migration Solution Architect. Please see below for full details- Job Notes:
- -12+ month contract / extendable and likely to go perm with good performance.
- -100% remote. Must be located in the United States.
- -Drug & Background check required.
To provide high-level technical expertise and solution architecture guidance for complex data center migration projects, supporting TDMs in developing strategies, understanding application intricacies, and ensuring successful migration outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Technical Consultation and Strategy Development: Serve as a technical expert in data center migrations, offering consultative support to TDMs for complex application migrations. Proactively develop migration strategies that anticipate project requirements and address potential challenges. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with TDMs to understand specific application complexities and requirements, facilitating tabletop discussions and coordination with application teams. Engage with infrastructure leads and other key stakeholders to comprehend the overall project requirements and constraints. Solution Design and Documentation: Design comprehensive solution architectures for each application migration, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with overall project goals. Document detailed solution plans, including architecture diagrams and step-by-step migration strategies, in Jira. Infrastructure and Ecosystem Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of data center ecosystems, including hardware, software, network, and security components, to provide informed solutions. Collaborate with infrastructure support teams to develop and refine migration strategies, ensuring they are practical and efficient. Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate technical plans and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment. Act as a bridge between technical teams and management, translating technical details into actionable migration plans. Quality Assurance and Best Practices: Ensure that solution designs adhere to industry best practices and organizational standards for security, performance, and reliability. Conduct peer reviews of migration plans and architectures, providing feedback and recommendations to enhance outcomes. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong foundation in data center infrastructure, application architectures, and migration strategies. Proven experience in designing and implementing complex IT infrastructure and application migration solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential migration issues. Proficient in creating detailed technical documentation and architecture diagrams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to a varied audience. Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and project objectives. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjust strategies as project requirements evolve. Why Choose Merge IT? We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka ‘Big Name’ – think big banks, big pharma, etc.). We would love to connect with you! Follow us on social media and be the first to know about open positions, career advice, and insider tips and tricks. Find us by searching @MergeITLLC on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter or paste this link into your browser: Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.
