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Data Center & Cloud Architect Position Overview The Data Center & Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions across both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role combines strategic architecture with hands-on engineering, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable systems that support business and manufacturing operations. The position also involves servant leadership, guiding technical teams through complex challenges while driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across IT teams. • Architect, deploy, and maintain hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises and Azure/AWS/GCP platforms. • Act as lead engineer for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of infrastructure. • Implement and enforce infrastructure security protocols, including IAM, segmentation, and compliance controls. • Monitor and optimize resources to ensure performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. • Lead cross-functional projects from planning to implementation, ensuring timely delivery. • Maintain documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational processes. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • 6+ years in cloud engineering and data center management, with 3+ years in an architecture or senior engineering role. • Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also valuable). • Strong background in hybrid IT environments, on-premises infrastructure, networking, firewalls, and virtualization. • Proficiency with automation tools and scripting (Terraform, Ansible, Python). • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Architect (Azure preferred). • Additional certifications in security, networking, or data center technologies are a plus. • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

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