System Architect

ph3System Architect /h3 pSalary: €115,000 - 125,000 yearly /p pAzienda: Udc /p pTipo Lavoro: Full Time /p pItaly /p h3Descrizione Lavoro - System Architect /h3 h3Full-time /h3 h3Description /h3 pUDC is seeking a full-time bSystem Architect /b to serve as an enterprise technology professional for the Enterprise Architecture Practice Area, providing technical direction and problem-solving expertise for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects. /p pbWhat you will do /b /p pPerforms configurations, installations, upgrades, testing, tuning, support, and other implementation-related tasks. Supports business development efforts by designing solutions, creating statement of work content, estimating levels of effort, and generating project schedules for general proposals as well as Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) responses. Provides sales support via customer visits and thought leadership blogs, conference presentations, and other high-visibility activities. /p pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties and responsibilities may also be assigned): /p ul liLeads and contributes to GIS Enterprise Architecture workshops and related discussions involving utility customers and prepares relevant presentation content and questions in advance. /li liProvides overall technical expertise for system design, implementation, assessment, consulting, and managed service engagements. /li liServes as a member of the UDC Information Technology (IT) team, supporting internal technology needs based on a targeted billable-overhead ratio. This design tasks for managing physical server, storage, network, and appliance infrastructure in UDC datacenters. /li liManages technical deliverables for projects and the Practice Area, including architectural diagrams, use-cases, requirements gathering, solution design, test cases, administration guides, deployment manuals, and other specification documentation. /li liFacilitates and participates in GIS road mapping workshops for utility customers. /li liBuilds high-level and detailed Enterprise Architecture diagrams that include specifying all required software, hardware, network, database and enterprise geodatabase, storage, security, integration, and other enterprise components. /li liAuthors UDC’s system architecture specification document for deployments that encompasses a standard set of architecture views and implementation release schedule. /li liDesigns database solutions, including enterprise geodatabases. /li liValidates system requirements, determines system configuration, and estimates system sizing using a variety of tools and in alignment with industry standards and best practices. /li liProvides technical guidance and consulting for UDC’s clients to embrace security in their datacenters and educates UDC’s clients on what it takes to create and manage a private network from a network communications and administration standpoint. /li liProvides technical architecture direction for software development teams, quality assurance personnel, and training staff when required. /li liMaintains visibility of software application licensing to ensure license agreements are followed. /li /ul pbWhat we look for from you /b /p ul li11-16 years of work experience in enterprise system consulting and large-scale technology projects, preferably for utility customers. /li li6-11 years of work experience in enterprise GIS with a combination of system design, Enterprise Architecture, system implementation, and system administration. /li liThorough background in deploying, configuring, administering, and supporting Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online. /li liIn-depth implementation, configuration, and administration experience with datacenter virtualization and hypervisor platforms such as VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V, and Nutanix. /li liPrior experience with configuring enterprise system security solutions as well as a thorough understanding of the related options and best practices. /li liEnterprise configuration experience with Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technologies from major vendors such as NVIDIA and AMD. /li liSolid understanding of Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing and reverse proxy solutions such as F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, and Citrix ADC (NetScaler). /li liCompetent with managing enterprise applications including Microsoft Office 365 (including SharePoint), Azure DevOps, Citrix, and VMware vSphere. /li liPrior experience with Esri and other system monitoring and tuning tools such as ArcGIS Monitor, Dynatrace, and SolarWinds. /li liFamiliarity with integration tools such as Kafka, Boomi, and MuleSoft. /li liHands-on experience and demonstrated knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and containerization (including container ingress), as well as proficiency in one or more deployment orchestration concepts and tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Terraform. /li /ul pbIn-depth understanding of the concepts, tools, and best practices pertaining to technologies and solutions that involve the following types of resources for private cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments: /b /p ul liVirtual servers and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). /li liVirtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), firewalls, and security policies. /li liIdentity and Access Management (IAM). /li liNetwork and application load balancers and other reverse proxies. /li liPrivate and public Domain Name Services (DNS). /li liVirtual Private Networks (VPN). /li liVirtualization platforms such as Citrix Hypervisor or VMware ESXi / vSphere. /li liDatabases, file shares, and other storage repositories. /li liBatch jobs, scheduled processes, automated tasks, and replication. /li liHigh availability, redundancy, clustering, failover, and disaster recovery. /li liAptitude in identifying single points of failure throughout an architecture and recommending specific measures to reduce risk of system outages. /li liKnowledge of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technologies from major vendors such as NVIDIA and AMD. /li /ul pbEducation /b /p ul liBachelor's Degree from an accredited postsecondary institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, or other related discipline. /li liMaster’s Degree from an accredited higher education institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, or other related discipline /li /ul pbCertifications /b /p pActive and maintained associate-level technology certification from at least one major vendor or relevant industry organization such as TOGAF, Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, or Esri, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of employment and continuously renew before expiration. /p pbFrameworks /b /p ul liFamiliarity with Waterfall and Agile implementation methodologies and artifacts, working knowledge of solution architecture multi-view methodologies and related software tools. /li liUnderstanding of the Esri Well Architected Framework (WAF) and how it applies to enterprise system projects involving GIS technologies. /li /ul pbLocation /b /p pWe anticipate business travel could be up to 50% at times, however the amount may vary depending on client and project requirements. /p pbCompensation Range /b /p p$115,000-$125,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location. /p pbOur Benefits (for full-time employees) /b /p ul liMedical / Dental / Vision /li liHSA /li li401K Employer Match /li liPaid Time Off (includes vacation and sick time) /li liParental Leave /li liLong Term and Short Term Disability (Employer Paid) /li liBasic Term Life and ADD (Employer Paid) /li liVoluntary Term Life and ADD /li liVoluntary Critical Illness Insurance /li liStudent Loan Repayment Program /li liGym Reimbursement Program /li liPaid Volunteer Time /li /ul pWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr