New

Infrastructure Architect

TEKsystems
$95.00 - $110.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 08, 2025
Description Data Center Decommission & new Colo builds, VDI platform refresh, Azure related projects, BAU activities Team Culture? Yes ... extreme collaboration and empowerment on responsibilities and roadmap vision Selling points of the position: Excellent learning opportunity, and technology growth in US Region. Job Description: Infrastructure Architect - As an Infrastructure Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, roadmap, and management of infrastructure services. You will work with a team including Infrastructure Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction. You will collaborate with internal partners and teams, to ensure infrastructure solutions align with business needs and organizational goals. Your responsibilities will include the roadmap, design, and operation of the overall infrastructure services that support the organization's operations including the colocated Equinix data centers. You will: * Lead and mentor a team of Intermediate and Infrastructure Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Develop and maintain the infrastructure roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and emerging technologies. * Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of infrastructure services, including data centers, cloud platforms, virtualization, storage systems, and automation tools. * Provide architectural leadership for the design and operation of colocation Equinix data centers, including capacity planning, disaster recovery strategies, and service continuity plans. * Collaborate with internal teams, such as Application Operations, IT Asset Management, End User Technologies, etc, to ensure infrastructure solutions meet application and business requirements. * Drive the adoption of cloud technologies, such as Azure and AVS, and lead the integration of hybrid cloud solutions into the infrastructure strategy. * Oversee the automation of infrastructure processes using tools like Ansible and Terraform, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort. * Ensure compliance with security standards, data privacy regulations, and disaster recovery policies. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance infrastructure capabilities and support business growth. * Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and guidance to stakeholders across the organization. * Develop and maintain documentation, including roadmaps, design documents, operational guides, and runbooks, to ensure clarity and consistency across the team. We enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement, spending 2 days per week on-site while other days will be remote. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, EMC) * Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification (required by October 31, 2025) * AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certification (an asset) * Automation tools like Ansible and Terraorm, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing manual effort. * Engineering of SQL design/solution/implementation, and support. * Exchange server and SMTP relay services. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95.00 - $110.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.