• Infrastructure Architect

    TEKsystems (Fort Mill, SC)


    Description

    Needs to be very, very deep in the data center migration space, and have executive-level communication and presence; this role will be leading the architecture for our client's data center, so much more than just application-level designs, and will need to interact with multiple stakeholders to prepare more strategic patterns (think defining network isolation and segregation patterns and policies, digging into VMWare and identifying applications that need to move as a single unit, collaborating with security to identify zones and policies for data ingress/egress, and presenting to single leaders options, trade-offs, and recommendations).

     

    Top Skills & Experience Required

     

    Enterprise-level on-prem to on-prem data center migration experience (not cloud-focused).

     

    Deep VMware expertise (ideally master-level or equivalent).

     

    Strong networking knowledge, especially with ACI

     

    Site Replication Manager familiarity for disaster recovery planning.

     

    Middleware experience, especially with Kafka and DataPower.

     

    Database migration experience, including Oracle and specific systems

     

    Ability to assess latency impacts and design mitigation strategies.

    Key Responsibilities

    Oversee migration from legacy data centers

    Develop and enforce application-level failover strategies (e.g., blue-green deployments).

     

    Implement network segmentation using ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure).

     

    Collaborate with architecture and development teams to define and apply migration patterns.

     

    Serve as second line of defense for application reviews (mandatory for Tier 0/1 apps).

     

    Present migration progress, risks, and strategies to executive leadership.

     

    Ensure coordination across middleware, networking, and database teams.

     

    Preferred Background

     

    Financial services preferred.

     

    Open to other regulated industries: defense, education, healthcare.

     

    Provide technical leadership. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with the entire range of senior technical and management resources within the Solutions arm of Business Technology Services (BTS) to advise on and establish enterprise architecture frameworks and road maps. Architect and develops applications by developing design specifications and writing code based upon the design and business requirements under the direction of the Development Manager and Project Manager. Takes an active role in the development group by sharing knowledge and mentoring others. This candidate is a member of a team, must adhere to secure development process and configuration management process and must be able to work cooperatively and autonomously.

     

    Skills

     

    data center migration, vmware, Leadership

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    data center migration,vmware,Leadership

    Experience Level

    Expert Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $100.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

    h4>About TEKsystems:

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.