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Description
The Role Infrastructure Architects are the key link between Kyndryl and our clients. Youre in a technical leadership role, uniting and guiding stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors who work with the client. Youll be there from the start of a project understanding whats needed and figuring out the best technical solution. And youll be there at the finish, delivering the right product on time and within budget. As an Infrastructure Architect, youll draw upon the full breadth of your talent and experience. This is a technical leadership role, so we want you to bring your vision, knowledge, and leadership to each project. To the client, youre the subject matter expert consulting early, gathering inputs, understanding what they need from our solution. You define what Kyndryl can do to meet this solution. You design the best solution for the job. And finally, youre the tech leader for implementation. Who You Are Youre good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, youre open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Technical and Professional Experience Overall 10+ years of experience into Network domain. Solid understanding of Data Center mainly Systems, Storage, Networking & Security, Application & Databases Understanding of Systems and Solutions Architecture Hands-on experience & learning with Data Center technologies, Cloud Software, and interoperability Experience in Cisco Switching and routing technologies including Nexus platforms. Experience in DC spine-leaf switching infrastructure based on Cisco, Arista, Dell, white and bright switches and similar platforms. Strong Knowledge in DNS/DHCP, Load Balancing (Citrix Netscaler/F5). Knowledge in scripting using Python or other equivalent languages, automation engines like Ansible and solid understanding of DevOps fundamentals including automation frameworks. Handle complex long-term and short-term Data Center focused projects involving multiple service towers. Translate business needs into technical requirements. Identify gaps, strategic impacts, financial impacts and the risk profile in the technical. solution or offering, and provides L4 escalation support. Create designs based on industry best practices, sound solid engineering principles incorporating both local and global requirements while clearly understanding that one size does not fit all. Evaluate new technological developments and evolving business requirements and recommend to client and IT management appropriate technological alternatives. Provide high-level specialized technical support and consultation to business and IT management. Provide technology expertise for all facets of data networking to enhance quality and facilitate superior solutions which meet business requirements. Develop design and configuration documentation to be used by the Regional Network Domain and Operations teams for implementation and support. Strong knowledge of OSI layer model and TCP/IP. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Certifications: CCNP/CCIE or equivalent. MS Project or other Project Management software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact confidently with stakeholders of all levels Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
