<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Solutions Architect based in Edmonton, AB. This long-term contract role is remote and focuses on providing strategic technical guidance for infrastructure modernization initiatives. The selected candidate will play a critical role in assessing current IT environments and shaping future technology investments.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Analyze existing server infrastructure and virtualization environments to identify areas for improvement and potential risks.</li><li>Evaluate modernization options, including hardware refreshes, virtualization alternatives, and cloud or hybrid solutions.</li><li>Develop recommendations and migration strategies for aging infrastructure and operating systems.</li><li>Assess the feasibility of in-place upgrades versus full migrations or rebuilds.</li><li>Provide infrastructure sizing and capacity planning for proposed solutions, considering cost factors.</li><li>Review VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Azure environments to determine suitable solutions aligned with business needs.</li><li>Create technical roadmaps and implementation plans for long-term infrastructure enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with IT stakeholders and external service providers to validate technical requirements and solutions.</li><li>Offer independent guidance on architecture, security, scalability, and business continuity considerations.</li><li>Support migration planning and implementation activities as required.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or Senior Infrastructure Consultant.</li><li>Proven hands-on background with enterprise server infrastructure, virtualization, and modernization projects.</li><li>Deep knowledge of VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to assess infrastructure and develop effective migration strategies.</li><li>Understanding of server upgrades, hardware lifecycle management, and virtualization migrations.</li><li>Expertise in infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, and solution design.</li><li>Familiarity with security, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices.</li><li>Strong communication skills and experience advising IT leadership and collaborating with technical teams.</li><li>Experience with VMware migrations to Hyper-V or Azure, Dell server infrastructure, Remote Desktop Services, or ERP hosting is considered an asset.</li></ul>

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