Infrastructure Architect-Microsoft Job in Gaithersburg, Maryland US

Job description
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We are seeking qualifed candidates for the recently opened Infrastructure Architect-Microsoft to advise on architectural decisions and best practices for implementation of IBM blades and storage for private cloud capability in an enterprise-wide environment. The Infrastructure Architect will evaluate and analyze the current architectures, make recommendations for infrastructure architecture redesign and changes to improve overall system performance and maintainability. Will provide technical guidance in troubleshooting of infrastructure solution problems. Experience defining tools, processes, develop detailed bill of materials with hardware and software cost modeling; Demonstrated ability to develop integrated solutions, with focus on midrange, network, enterprise systems management, and virtualization,.
Responsibilites:
* Advise on architectural decisions and best practices for implementation of IBM blades and storage for private cloud capability in enterprise-wide environment
* Evaluate and analyze the current architectures, make recommendations for infrastructure architecture redesign and changes to improve overall system performance and maintainability
* Provide technical guidance on proposals for infrastructure solutions.

There is a tremendous mandate for positive change in the world, a change to the way that we interact with each other, with our environment, and with the systems that support us. At this critical moment with so much at stake, IBM is ready to be the smart leader - with top notch consultants delivering first class results. We have the resources to do this. Join IBM, and let's build a smarter planet.

Consultants hired into GBS Public Sector will typically be located in an IBM office or at an IBM client site primarily in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. In many cases, relocation to the Washington, DC area is required is not reimbursable. However, we do have opportunities that require residence in other strategic locations in the USA . While most projects are in the DC metro area, Consultants must be able to travel to projects that are in the DC Metro area and to those projects located outside the local area. Some projects do require up to 100% travel for an extended period of time that is generally

Required

Preferred

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