• IT Infrastructure Architect - Hybrid

    NRG Energy, Inc. (Houston, TX)


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    Job Summary

    The IT Infrastructure Architect is responsible for evaluating, designing, recommending, supporting, and managing IT infrastructure solutions. This role involves working with a variety of technologies, including Windows and Linux operating systems, enterprise storage systems, cloud services (Azure and AWS), and ERP/database systems. The position also requires strong troubleshooting skills, project leadership, and the ability to deliver and support scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions.

    Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement long-term IT infrastructure strategies that align with business goals and technology advancements.

    + Architect and oversee solutions for cloud services, including Azure Functions, API Management, Azure Storage, Key Vaults, Virtual Networks, App Gateways, Network Security Groups, Azure Data Lake and AWS infrastructure as a plus.

    + Design, configure, implement, and maintain infrastructure components, including servers (Windows/Linux), remote desktop farms, virtualized environments and SAAS solutions like D365 Finance.

    + Knowledge of enterprise storage solutions, including SAN systems, NetApp, and cloud storage accounts.

    + Provide expertise and tuning recommendations for applications systems and database platform to ensure high availability and performance.

    + Oversee high availability, disaster recovery and backup strategies, ensuring compliance with business SLAs and continuity requirements.

    + Act as a technical escalation point for complex application, network and interface troubleshooting.

    + Manage projects related to IT infrastructure, including planning, execution, and documentation.

    + Ensure adherence to IT architecture standards, policies, and procedures.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and optimize IT processes.

    + Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new hardware, software, and technologies/

    Working Conditions

    + Fast-paced office environment with some Teams and telephone consultation and support with IT teams, product owners and business.

    + Duties are performed during standard business hours, but in addition, some support and projects may require some additional work outside normal business hours.

    Minimum Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience required

    + 6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design, development, and support in a mission-critical enterprise environment

    + 3+ years of project leadership experience related to IT infrastructure or application projects

     

    NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

     

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