Systems Architect

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Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:

 

We believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously exploring advancements in technology and office environments to make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible and remote positions can become opportunities for military partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive at our company. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible Workplace can mean for you!

The location category for this role may vary based on business needs, and has not yet been determined. Please contact TAGAdmin@fnni.com to obtain applicable details from our Talent Acquisition team. To ensure you receive a response, include the following number for this job in the subject line of your message. Job number: R-20241183As a Systems Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing highly scalable and resilient infrastructure systems, with a focus on automation and modernized workflows. This role requires deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, and Ansible, as well as some familiarity with public cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines. The Systems Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of infrastructure components and drive innovation to meet evolving business needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for systems automation, cloud and data center architecture, and delivering reliable and efficient solutions.

About This Role:

 

• Design and implement robust and scalable infrastructure solutions leveraging VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Develop and maintain hybrid cloud architectures with AWS and on-premises data centers.
• Lead the automation of infrastructure deployments using Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Continuously optimize infrastructure performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Implement security best practices across systems to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure issues promptly.
• Audit existing systems and identify opportunities for optimization and cost-efficiency.
• Act as a technical lead for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Mentor team members, fostering knowledge sharing and building technical bench strength.
• Provide training and documentation to end-users and technical staff.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating new solutions where appropriate.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure system performance and reliability.
• Experience using architecture design tools (e.g., draw.io, Lucidchart, or Visio) to create technical diagrams and workflows.
• Prepare executive-level reports summarizing infrastructure performance, project progress, and improvement initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of IT work experience, including architecture design and deployment, IT lifecycle management, and infrastructure planning an operations
• Expertise in VMware virtualization technologies and NSX network virtualization.
• Advanced proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture principles, and Terraform.
• Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with storage management, disaster recovery, backup, and patch management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and propose effective solutions.
• Certifications in VMware, AWS, or other cloud technologies preferred (e.g., VCP, VCAP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Knowledge of compliance standards and best practices in secure infrastructure design.
• Advanced knowledge of networking, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid cloud configurations.
• Strong background in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k, With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

To obtain compensation and benefit information related to this specific role, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20241183

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:

FNBO is committed to belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. We are committed to intentionally and proactively creating pathways to success for historically underrepresented populations. To accomplish this,  we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion so that every employee is valued, and has opportunity and the ability to make an impact.  FNBO strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in the makeup of our workforce.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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