24 Jan
Apptad
Old Toronto
Job Title: Apptad - Technology Architect - Senior
Job Location: Toronto (Hybrid)
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract One of our Government clients is looking for a Senior Technology Architect
Job Description
Deliverables:
- Support existing AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux servers;
- integrate new physical and virtual servers.
- Support AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux on premise and in the cloud.
- Take part in the solutioning and build process to ensure smooth transition to Data Center Operations once complete.
- Provide subject matter expertise in GoCloud environment for AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux.
- Train, and perform knowledge transfer with staff, and assist with development of shared tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead projects such as migrating Solaris LDOM's from old to new hosts.
- Lead Red Hat upgrades from 7 to 8 to 9 for 1200 VMs.
- Lead Patch and Automation compliance activities.
- Lead the transition from on premise UNIX to GoCloud, while transferring knowledge to existing team members.
- Support and implement approved changes to existing servers/infrastructure.
- Work with clients and vendors on any issues or changes as required.
- Work with team and solutions/build on refreshes, expansions and new infrastructure being deployed as required.
- Perform acceptance process as new infrastructure is transitioned from Solutions/Build team to Data Center Operations.
- Educate rest of team and prepare operational documentation for new technologies being added.
- Provide SME advice and experience to help guide solution keeping it's operational support in mind.
- Provide SME advice and work with all teams on continuous service improvement and GoCloud support operations.
Selection Criteria
Evaluation Breakdown
1. Enterprise Linux/Unix Infrastructure experience - 25%
Parameters:
- 10+ years experience providing oversight to support Red Hat Linux, AIX, and Solaris infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing refresh and transition activities, as well as team resources associated with the migration.
- Demonstrated experience with replacement of large enterprise complex services and hardware at large critical locations.
- Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of modern Data Centre service models combined with a solid background in contemporary Data Centre approaches.
2. Recent Experience - 15%
Parameters:
- Within 3 years.
3. Documentation and Communication Skills - 15%
Parameters:
- Demonstrated experience with assisting transition and refresh.
- Demonstrated experience in change management activities.
- Demonstrated ability for strong documentation and writing skills.
4. Project Management - 15%
Parameters:
- 10+ years demonstrated experience in complex projects related to data center uplifts, migrations.
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