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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Solutions Architect Senior Manager - **Company:** Protiviti Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,000.0 - $249,660.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Azure, Information Technology Consulting, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, Microsoft Visio, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Routing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, VMware VSphere, Juniper, Information Technology, Fortinet, Hardware Infrastructure, Nutanix, Cisco - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=369e1ddf6812cf7f ## About the Role * You enjoy working across infrastructure, networking, and cloud platforms to build integrated solutions. * You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to modern infrastructure architecture , including the latest trends and developments. * You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences. * You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership. * You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members. * You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities. * You have interest in contributing to the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business. * You excel at identifying opportunities to integrate product solutions and resources to improve client service capabilities. * You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries . Do Your Talents Include the Following? * Demonstrated experience with: * D esigning and implementing IT systems spanning multiple operational domains (infrastructure, applications, network, cloud/on - prem). * In depth understanding of current enterprise design patterns and norms for basic networking capabilities/concepts ( e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, wireless). * Proven ability to document and rationalize complex or undocumented environments, including creation of dependency maps, architecture diagrams, and system inventories. * C onducting application rationalization and dependency mapping initiatives. * Recent hands - on experience administrating both Windows Server and Linux operating systems. * D esigning, implementing, or administering enterprise backup, replication, and continuity solutions for servers, storage, and applications. * Skilled in capacity planning, performance analysis, and VM/server right - sizing . * Familiarity with SMB - scale , on - premises infrastructure technologies. * Working familiarity with hypervisor platforms ( e.g. VMware vSphere/ ESXi , Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, or others) * Strong enterprise network design, deployment, and administration experience. * Background working with major enterprise networking and security vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Extreme, Brocade, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. * Ability to translate business, compliance, vendor, and partner requirements into actionable technical solutions and system configurations. * Experience converting business continuity and disaster recovery requirements into technical architecture and implementation plans. * Integrating IT systems in post - merger or acquisition environments. * C oordinating with and managing third - party hardware, software, and service vendors. * E valuat ing , summariz ing , organiz ing , and interpret ing data. * Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network , including with senior executives . * Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying and implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele. * Ability to translate and communicate issues, risk, or challenges to client personnel, including executives. * Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate. Your Educational and Professional Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience delivering technology or consulting solutions * 7 + years working in professional services or related field . * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access. * Professional Certification such as Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL or similar strongly preferred . ## Description Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Senior Manager to join our growing Technology Strategy & Architecture team., As a Senior Manager, you'll partner with our clients to identify and manage risk. You'll develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking, and devise solutions to support your clients' needs through using the latest tools and methods. You'll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You'll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor and provide performance development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans., For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states - West Virginia, Alaska. 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