Job Listing: Sr. IT Architect

TEKsystems is currently seeking an experienced Senior Architect for a direct hire opportunity in Honolulu.
****Relocation assistance will not be provided, so local candidates are highly preferred.

Job Description:

The Senior IT Architect is responsible for driving resolution of all technical details associated with Infrastructure Design and Construction, Application Development and Deployment, Systems Interoperability and Release Management for applications deployed in corporate environment. The Architect has the dual role of ensuring architectural integrity and compliance, while at the same time working with Customer Service and Network Operations to continuously improve availability, serviceability and efficiency of our internal systems and networks.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Document and develop in-depth knowledge of company’s existing IT architecture/infrastructure, and technology portfolio.
- Oversee the design of the “future state” environment and build a roadmap for the transformation.
- Support the development of a 5 year plan which outlines the requirements for emerging technologies and its delivery to our customers
- Work with business leads to communicate technical designs/ requirements and resolve implementation details for all required network, server, storage, and software components to include required capacity planning.
- Ensure architectural integrity and compliance with current and future Managed Services infrastructure standards.
- Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to Business Analysts, System Engineers, and other Architects.
- Work with business leads to update operational procedures and resolve all issues pertaining to operational readiness.
- Work with Customer Service and Network Operations to drive continuous improvement in availability, serviceability, and efficiency.
- Perform technical risk assessments and develop contingency plans to insure situational requirements of change control.
- Identify cost-effective opportunities for technology refresh and application selection.
- Work with all business elements to sustain compliancy with all applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Operational Management
- Collaborate with end users and senior management to define business requirements for complex systems development and gain buy-in for all infrastructure plans.
- Review new and existing IT projects, systems designs, and outsourcing plans for compliance with architectural plans.



Formal Education & Certification
- College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or computer engineering.

Knowledge & Experience
- 7-10 years work experience at the Senior Architect level.
- Extensive experience with developing strategic plans.
- Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.
- Proven experience in systems design and development within the telecom sector.
- Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices.
- Solid grounding in core enterprise applications, including PeopleSoft, Kenan, Tibco, and network provisioning and engineering tools.
- In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, Web and platform operating systems.
- Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards
- Hands-on experience with application development tools, including detailed knowledge of hardware and software evaluation principles and practice.
- Proven project planning and management experience.
- Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Personal Attributes
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent technical architecture and technical support documentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
- Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

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About TEKsystems:

Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V