Product Solutions Architect

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Product Solutions Architect : Location - Croydon, London : Rate - £500.00 -£550.00MAX PD Contract : 9-12 months

My client is a global blue chip organisation that is looking for a Product Solutions Architect is join the busy team. This role would involve working in a large team and will lead the development and support of a dynamic, multifaceted environment. This position requires broad technical expertise in the design and development of network, server, storage, telephony, desktop virtualization, and related solutions as well as ensuring the health, integrity, scalability and availability of the environment. Experience with a blue chip financial organisations is preferred.

Tasks of Product Solutions Architect:

* Directly involved with the procurement, architecture, design, and development of all network and infrastructure technology assets (WAN/LAN systems, telecommunication systems, storage systems, virtual desktop infrastructure, server design and implementation

* Plan and maintain SAN disaster recovery/business continuity components and procedures

* Collaboration on the creation and implementation of standards for network and infrastructure technologies

* Plan, present, design and architect current, interim and future storage technologies growth & upgrade cycles using cost effective methodologies working with multiple teams (Storage, DBA, Servers, Networks, and Applications

* Analyse user needs and provide guidance in the selection of hardware and software for end-user and corporate computing

Requirements of Product Solutions Architect:

* Data Center consolidation planning and execution

* Strong and thorough understanding of Disaster Recovery components and procedures

* In Depth knowledge of Windows 2003/2008/2012 implementation, system administration troubleshooting, Active Directory, Boot from SAN, Trouble shooting and root cause analysis skills, Disaster Recovery

* Ability to create and communicate HLD/LLD solution documents

* experience in SAN and Vfiler technology and architectures, including the ability to work with EMC and NetApp storage

* 8+ years experience in the IT industry and implementation experience

Skills of Product Solutions Architect:

* Must have experience in VMWARE vSphere 4/5 ESXi server

* Desktop virtualization experience VMWare and Citrix

* Experience in SuSE and RedHat Linux

* Must be able to develop automation process using UNIX and Windows shell/batch scripting languages

* Must have CCNP certification or higher

* Knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, file transfer and secure file transfer protocols, IIS, Layer - 2, Layer-3, and Layer-4 switching, VLANS, Routing Protocols such as OSPF, WAN and LAN experience

* Dell rack mount and Blade server hardware knowledge

* Interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills

* Ability to write purchase justifications

* Training and presentation skills

Qualifications of Product Solutions Architect:

* Must have CCNP certification or higher

* TOGAF - understanding of principles and implementation. Certification is Desired

* Industry Standard Technology Certifications

If you feel that you are an ideal candidate and meet all the requirements can you please call Georgina in the London office on 02031220351