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Infrastructure Architect
 TEKsystems | |
$85.00 - $100.00 / hr
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life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, South Carolina, Fort Mill | |
 Oct 25, 2025 | |
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*Enterprise Architect*
*NO C2C - W2 ONLY - US Citizen or GCH* *Hybrid in Fort Mill SC, Charlotte NC, New York NY, Austin TX. Please do not apply if you cannot work in these locations.* *** Project Description* *Our client is currently undergoing a major datacenter migration to two newly acquired next-generation datacenters. The existing datacenters are at full capacity with no available space or power, and they operate under legacy models that require full datacenter failure to trigger recovery. The new datacenters introduce modern hardware, ACI-based networking, and blue-green deployment strategies, allowing for individual application-level failover rather than full-site failure. This shift requires the development and implementation of new architectural patterns in collaboration with development teams.* *The architect will:* * Review migration schedules and architectural patterns. * Ensure teams apply the correct patterns. * Establish lines of defense for resiliency. * Present regularly to the executive leadership team. This is a *strategic and hands-on role* (approximately *75% technical / 25% strategic*) with high visibility across senior leadership. *** Key Skills & Requirements* * *Leadership & Communication* * Executive presence and ability to engage with senior leadership. * Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. * *Technical Expertise* * Deep experience in *enterprise-level datacenter migrations* (on-prem to on-prem). * *VMware* expertise at a master certification level. * Strong networking knowledge, especially with *ACI* and tools like *ThousandEyes*. * Familiarity with *Cyber Application Manager* - able to articulate pros and cons. * Middleware experience with *Kafka* and *DataPower (API Gateway)*. * Proven experience in *database migrations*. * *Architecture & Strategy* * Experience designing and applying *new architectural patterns*. * Knowledge of *blue-green deployments* and *ACI segmentation*. * Ability to create resilient infrastructure with layered defenses. * *Industry **Background* * Preferred experience in *financial services*, *healthcare*, *defense*, or *education*. * *Work Environment* * Onsite requirement: *4 days/week*. *Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type* This is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC. *Application Deadline* This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. | |