IT Architect
Job Type : Contract/W2/C2C
Visa Status : Any
Salary : Negotiable based on Experience
Contract Duration : 2 year+, 4 years option
Onsite Location : Multiple locations nationwide
Vacancy : 1
Job summary
Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking a highly skilled IT Architect for one of our clients in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a Hybrid Full-Time position.
Essential Functions
Architecture Design and Implementation:
- Secure Systems: Design secure network and application systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise-level architecture principles.
- Cloud Computing: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cloud computing architecture (AWS, Azure, etc.) and design scalable, high-performing applications.
- Integration Strategies: Develop and implement cloud integration plans, enterprise strategies, and lifecycle sustainability plans.
Collaboration and Strategy:
- Business Alignment: Work with business and technical partners to define deployment strategies, including Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and continuous delivery improvements.
- Research and Trends: Research industry trends, understand best practices, and implement informed process changes to align IT with business strategy.
Technical Expertise:
- Systems Architecture: Deep knowledge of application, data, network, security, and business systems architecture.
- Programming and Scripting: Familiarity with programming languages, operating systems, and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
- Disaster Recovery: Design secure, sustainable IT architectures and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & CAPABILITIES:
Meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Substitution: A Master’s degree can substitute for 1 year of experience.
- Experience: At least 9 years of experience in enterprise-level architecture principles, including application, infrastructure, and cloud systems.
Desired Qualifications:
- Certifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, TOGAF, CEH, CISM, GIAC, ITIL, GCIA, GCIH, or GSEC.
- Cloud Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of cloud computing architecture (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Security Architecture: Strong understanding of IT security architecture and secure system design.
- Disaster Recovery: Experience in designing disaster recovery strategies and sustainable IT architectures.
Desired Software and Services Experience:
- Design Tools: Visio.
- Cloud Platforms: Azure Commercial Cloud, Azure Government Cloud, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Linux, Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Fuse, Red Hat 3Scale.
- Security Tools: PrismaCloud, Palo Alto Firewalls, Palo Alto Panorama, Microsoft Sentinel.
- Automation and Scripting: Terraform, NGINX, Bash, Python, PowerShell.
- APIs: REST, Web, SOAP, etc.
- Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds Orion, Datadog, SumoLogic, New Relic.
- Development Tools: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jira, Confluence, Rundeck.
- Containerization: Azure Kubernetes Service, Containerized Application Platforms.
- Data Tools: Azure Data Factory, Cerberus SFTP, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK).
- Networking: Cisco Switches/Routers.
- Frameworks: SDLC, Well-Architected Framework, Infrastructure as Code.
Application Process : Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@dhakatech.us. Please include “IT Architect Application” in the subject line.
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