Architect, Systems Engineering (Infrastructure)

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Job Description

The Technology Architecture & Engineering Department is responsible for worldwide technical strategy, design, implementation, and top level support for all core infrastructure. As part of TA&E, the Systems Engineering group is responsible for integrating various technologies including server OS, virtualization, storage, directories, email, security, and cloud platforms. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Infrastructure and Cloud Architect. The Architect should have in-depth experience architecting, implementing, optimizing and troubleshooting enterprise scale server environments including cloud based, hybrid and on-prem deployments. This involves all aspects of architecting the environment; sizing, stability, resiliency, security, growth planning, monitoring, etc. Infrastructure and Cloud are a broad field encompassing all aspects of Storage, Virtualization, Server OS technologies, BCDR and cloud. The Architect will set technical direction across these domains, defining the standards, reference architectures, and long-term roadmaps that guide engineering teams in designing, securing, and supporting infrastructure technologies.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:

• Research, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions to address business challenges.
• Architect, engineer, and deploy to production technical solutions, including detailed architectural design documentation, standards, and reference architectures.
• Transition systems from engineering to operations by providing documentation and training to technical staff.
• Lead technical projects and sub projects across the department.
• Serve as subject matter expert and internal consultant to other technical staff and groups.
• Be the top level responsible party for escalated support, working directly with external vendors and consultants to resolve issues.
• Observe confidentiality of all Firm and client matters.
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 15+ years of experience in information technology, 10+ years of experience in engineering, and 5+ years of experience in a technical subject matter area.
• Expert understanding of virtualization/hyperconverged technologies, specifically Nutanix.
• Expert understanding of implementing proper health/status monitoring for mission critical systems.
• Expert understanding of networking (routing and switching), including the ability to analyze a packet trace.
• Expert understanding of encryption and security best practices and methods.
• Solid understanding of NAS/SAN technologies and virtualized storage.
• Solid understanding of PowerShell and general scripting.
• Expert understanding of cloud architecture and design across Azure and AWS, including IAM, landing zones, and hybrid connectivity.
• Ability to define cross-domain reference architectures, technical standards, and technology roadmaps that guide engineering teams.
• Ability to lead technology selection and vendor evaluation, balancing technical, security, and business requirements.
• Proven experience with large enterprise scale environments.
• Proven desire and ability to learn new technologies.
• Proven success in leading projects.
• Proven focus on customer service and business oriented thinking.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a similar field.

Estimated salary range is $175,000 – $225,000. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees.  Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan.  Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays.  All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.