System Architect IaaS Compute & Storage

Own the system architecture for infrastructure platforms, including virtualization, cluster design, SAN/NAS, and DRP constructs.

• Define and maintain architectural principles, guardrails, and standards aligned with enterprise and assurance expectations.
• Develop the architectural runway to enable upcoming platform capabilities while managing technical debt and lifecycle constraints.
• Guide and challenge solution designs proposed by teams, vendors, and integrators to ensure consistency across environments.
• Lead architectural decisions regarding availability, resilience, performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management and security, to ensure architectures are operationally sound and auditable.

What they ask

• 5+ years of experience in system architecture focusing on IaaS compute and storage platforms.
• Professional expertise in storage and backup technologies such as NetApp, Cohesity, and Veritas NetBackup.
• Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure components including virtualization, SAN/NAS, DRP, and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
• Deep understanding of Open Systems and infrastructure security.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical mind and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to haves.

• Experience with large-scale datacenter renewal or automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of architectural governance forums and decision documentation.