Senior Infrastructure Architect

Parexel Infrastructure Architecture team is seeking a motivated Infrastructure Architect to join our global team. As a member of the Infrastructure Architecture team you’ll assure that Information Systems (IT) components meet the expectations, standards, and objectives of the customer and company. Provide technical leadership, thought leadership, and project management for solution integration. Supervise Systems and/or Technical Support/Development staff for adherence to best practices in operations and systems. Contribute to the definition and development of worldwide operating procedures, strategies and standards for IT Systems. Liaise with SBU managers to articulate best practices in Application Portfolio Management and systems analysis, and provide leadership for SBU requirements analysis. Significant experience and depth of knowledge required with both VMWare and Microsoft Virtualization technologies focusing mainly on design of modern data center platforms and infrastructure. Significant experience and depth of knowledge required in Cisco Servers and other hardware manufacturers. In this role the candidate will maintain and promote security, availability, and redundancy strategies.

Key Accountabilities: Advise and lead Parexel’s IT departments in cross-functional IT initiatives and business programsRepresent Parexel IT departments in strategically important external and internal auditsPerform advanced modelling and capacity planning for systemsWork towards the continuous improvement of Parexel’s IT department for improved quality and operations and development practicesEnsure that optimal communications are advanced such that all IT units are participating in systems and business solutionsMaintain professional awareness by reading and taking an interest in technival activities outside of immediate employmentFacilitates and advises on the definition, review, and maintenance of hardware/software technical standards, especially related to installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of systems Conduct research on industry trends, emerging technologies, software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing effortsKeeps IT management abreast of any changes across multiple technologies which may impact business decisionsPropose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to other team members and teamsMentor junior staff members to promote standardization and project initiatives / Provide orientation and training#ITDurham QualificationsCandidate Qualifications: BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineer or a related degreeSenior level experience in multiple technical and project management areasSolid understanding of systems and processes including experience developing, writing and implementing structured software testing procedures, engineering plans and analysesExcellent problem solving, verbal communication and interpersonal skillsStrong presentation skillsAbility to function in a Global organization with a flexible and dynamic team environment10+ years working with virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V) in clustered environmentsSignificant Experience with maintaining and running infrastructure based on the Cisco Server technologiesExposure to hosting infrastructure within Public Clouds Exposure (Azure preferred)Desired Qualifications:Operating System Engineering Experience (Windows 2012 / 2016 / 2019, Linux RHEL / CentOS) Storage Experience (DELL / EMC, HP, NetApp) Networking Experience (Cisco) Regulatory Industry experience (Pharmaceuticals, Bio-tech, or CRO industries) EEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.