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Cloud Solutions Architect
<p><strong>Prior Roles Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previously responsible for the <strong>design and implementation</strong> of IT systems across multiple operational contexts, including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and on-premises.</li><li>Prior <strong>Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or similar hands-on systems design experience</strong> strongly preferred—experience in pre-sales or Customer Success settings is advantageous.</li><li>Relevant experience working in a <strong>Managed Services</strong> or consulting role is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Expertise and Knowledge:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Operating Systems & Infrastructure Management:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on experience with <strong>Windows Server and Linux systems administration</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Unix variants and Mac OS</strong>; administration experience is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in managing on-premises infrastructure, including:</li><li>Rack management.</li><li>Power and cooling demand management.</li><li>Physical security.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Cloud Computing & Virtualization:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong> and other IaaS providers preferred.</li><li>Expertise with hypervisor platforms such as <strong>VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV</strong>, or other virtualization environments strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Networking Design & Deployment:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Strong enterprise networking experience, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, and wireless.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>enterprise-class hardware vendors</strong>, such as Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba, for network deployment and security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).</li><li>Additional familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors like <strong>Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, or Mikrotik</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Experience with <strong>load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators</strong>, and network protocols across enterprise environments.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of DAS, NAS, SAN, and contemporary network storage solutions using protocols such as iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, and NFS.</li><li>Significant experience writing scripts for PowerShell, Python, or Linux Shell (BASH).</li><li>Proficiency in tools designed for operational management, performance monitoring, endpoint management/RMM, and patch/vulnerability management solutions.</li><li>Prior experience administrating <strong>Microsoft Office 365 Services</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange or <strong>Google Workspace/G Suite</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Expertise in translating compliance requirements into technical configurations and solutions, with knowledge of applicable compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>IT Architect & Business Insights:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to translate undocumented systems/applications into visually documented architecture maps or dependency diagrams.</li><li>Experience in <strong>M& A system integration</strong>, application dependency mapping, or rationalization.</li><li>Capability to design, implement, or manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or other project management methodologies and their practical applications.</li><li>History of collaborating with third-party hardware/software/service vendors.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Other Key Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal <strong>English communication skills</strong> are a must.</li><li>Confident working and collaborating with business executives, application owners, and stakeholders in both group conversations and direct interviews.</li><li>Ability to seamlessly balance <strong>strategic planning/design responsibilities with practical hands-on execution tasks</strong>.</li><li>Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Demonstrated extracurricular interest in technology or personal IT-related projects is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Houston, TX
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 115.00 - 125.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Prior Roles Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previously responsible for the <strong>design and implementation</strong> of IT systems across multiple operational contexts, including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and on-premises.</li><li>Prior <strong>Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or similar hands-on systems design experience</strong> strongly preferred—experience in pre-sales or Customer Success settings is advantageous.</li><li>Relevant experience working in a <strong>Managed Services</strong> or consulting role is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Expertise and Knowledge:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Operating Systems & Infrastructure Management:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on experience with <strong>Windows Server and Linux systems administration</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Unix variants and Mac OS</strong>; administration experience is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in managing on-premises infrastructure, including:</li><li>Rack management.</li><li>Power and cooling demand management.</li><li>Physical security.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Cloud Computing & Virtualization:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong> and other IaaS providers preferred.</li><li>Expertise with hypervisor platforms such as <strong>VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV</strong>, or other virtualization environments strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Networking Design & Deployment:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Strong enterprise networking experience, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, and wireless.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>enterprise-class hardware vendors</strong>, such as Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba, for network deployment and security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).</li><li>Additional familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors like <strong>Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, or Mikrotik</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Experience with <strong>load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators</strong>, and network protocols across enterprise environments.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of DAS, NAS, SAN, and contemporary network storage solutions using protocols such as iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, and NFS.</li><li>Significant experience writing scripts for PowerShell, Python, or Linux Shell (BASH).</li><li>Proficiency in tools designed for operational management, performance monitoring, endpoint management/RMM, and patch/vulnerability management solutions.</li><li>Prior experience administrating <strong>Microsoft Office 365 Services</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange or <strong>Google Workspace/G Suite</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Expertise in translating compliance requirements into technical configurations and solutions, with knowledge of applicable compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX).</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-29T16:44:12Z

Cloud Solutions Architect Job in Houston | Robert Half