Job Title: Infrastructure Consultant (AWS Azure)
Location: Dallas TX
Long Term contract
ONLY W2
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Consultant to assess and optimize the current IT infrastructure of the company which predominantly operates in an Azure cloud environment with AWS as backup. The consultant will evaluate existing infrastructure provide actionable insights on performance and security and collaborate with internal teams to recommend improvements and futureproof strategies. The role will also involve working closely with inhouse infrastructure teams to evaluate skill sets bridge talent gaps and ensure alignment with best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
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Infrastructure Assessment & Optimization:
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Conduct comprehensive assessments of the current infrastructure (primarily in Azure and AWS) across our portfolio companies. Create an inventory report on current network and infrastructure.
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Analyze network architecture cloud configurations and data center management practices to identify areas for improvement.
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Provide recommendations for enhancing performance security scalability and cost efficiency.
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Develop strategies for optimizing cloud resource utilization and reducing operational overhead.
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Cloud Strategy & Planning:
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Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and refine cloud strategies tailored to the diverse needs of real estate healthcare and financial services.
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Provide expertise in hybrid and multicloud environments ensuring that solutions are adaptable and futureproof.
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Guide decisionmaking on cloud adoption migration and integration strategies.
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Network Architecture & Engineering:
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Assess existing network architectures and recommend improvements in terms of performance reliability and security.
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Design and implement robust scalable and secure network solutions that align with business requirements across the portfolio.
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Collaborate with network engineers to troubleshoot and resolve any infrastructurerelated issues.
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Costbenefit analysis for proposed improvements and ROI projections.
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Cost and resource analysis for centralizing infrastructure.
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Stakeholder Communication:
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Communicate findings recommendations and solutions to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
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Change management plan to address resistance and ensure alignment across companies.
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Comprehensive training programs for staff on the new infrastructure.
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Develop and present highlevel reports executive summaries and strategic roadmaps for improving IT infrastructure across portfolio companies.
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Assist in project management by outlining actionable steps timelines and resource needs for infrastructure improvement initiatives.
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Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:
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Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing network architecture and infrastructure management.
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Recommend and implement industry best practices to enhance infrastructure resilience security and efficiency.
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Lead initiatives to continuously improve and innovate the infrastructure to align with evolving business goals.
Required Qualifications:
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Education & Experience:
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Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
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Proven experience (15 years) in infrastructure consulting cloud architecture or network engineering ideally in hybrid/multicloud environments (Azure and AWS).
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Extensive experience with network architecture cloud platforms (Azure AWS) and IT infrastructure management.
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Expertise in cloud migration security frameworks and highavailability systems.
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Skills & Expertise:
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Indepth knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure AWS) and hybrid/multicloud architectures.
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Experience in designing implementing and optimizing complex network systems (LAN/WAN VPNs SDWAN etc.).
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Strong understanding of security best practices disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
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An ability to assess and evaluate talent within inhouse infrastructure teams and suggest improvements.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical solutions to nontechnical stakeholders.
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Experience in the real estate healthcare or financial services sectors is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent).
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Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
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Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g. HIPAA for healthcare PCI DSS for financial services) and how they impact infrastructure design.
Personal Attributes:
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Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to think strategically and analytically.
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Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.