Technical Architect

Ampersand Consulting Ltd ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: £60000 - £65000 per annum

Overview

Technical Architect (Azure, SQL Server, SCCM, VMware) A leading provider of IT solutions and FTSE100 company are looking to hire a talented Technical Architect (Azure, SQL Server, SCCM, VMware) to manage Enterprise level customers as they deliver against their IT strategy You will work with operational and project teams to provide detailed designs and guidance on various aspects of cloud and infrastructure solutions. The role is to develop, implement and assess specific new and emerging technologies, platforms, and services. Also, to be responsible for producing high level and low-level designs, and providing guidance and support for transition, transformation and delivery on a variety of initiatives such as Cloud, SAN migrations, data centre moves, server-based computing and desktop transformation technologies such as VDI and application virtualisation. You will also apply functional knowledge and technical expertise to design systems that support customer needs. The position will be located out of the nearest office within the UK, with some travel to customer and other sites required from time to time. Responsibilities for the Technical Architect (Azure, SQL Server, SCCM, VMware): To be responsible and accountable for the design of an integrated technical solution across all streams of a project or small programme. To understand the technical problems, challenges and complexities that exist within each stream or area of a programme. Promote co-operation, and where necessary, coach and facilitate co-ordination of all technical streams leaders of a programme to achieve the successful delivery of an integrated technical solution. Identifies, understands and quantifies technical risk and advises on strategies to mitigate that risk. Support the Solutions Architect to develop and enhance standards, policies/guidelines whilst driving adoption of standards. Perform audits, peer reviews and due diligence as required. Requirements for the Technical Architect (Azure, SQL Server, SCCM, VMware): Proven experience of reviewing and creating design documents as a subject matter expert for infrastructure solutions. Technical design, configuration, and implementation expertise within large-scale Transformations and Migrations. Excellent cloud experience, particularly in MS Azure. Expertise in two or more of the core Microsoft Products (AD, SQL Server, SCCM/WSUS/MDT, App-V/VDI, Hyper-V, Exchange, Lync, SharePoint and Forefront), VMware or Citrix in a highly resilient environment is useful. Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience with infrastructure architecture, implementation and support expertise. Expert technical and technical leadership skills. Technical risk identification and management. Planning and management of technical infrastructure tasks. If you are interested in this position then please click the apply button below This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89718244