Virtualization and System Architect

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Virtualization and Systems Architect to lead the design, standardization, and optimization of virtualization, bare metal infrastructure, storage, and cloud environments within a service provider environment. This role will focus on scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions across private/public cloud, hyper-converged infrastructure, disaster recovery, and software-defined networking technologies., * Design and architect storage, compute, and networking solutions for virtual and bare metal environments

• Develop cloud and virtualization strategies for scalability, performance, and security
• Manage performance optimization, capacity planning, licensing, and resource utilization
• Design and maintain disaster recovery and backup solutions
• Collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams
• Maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures
• Provide technical leadership, support, and escalation for infrastructure-related issues
• Lead change control reviews and ensure security and compliance standards are met
• Partner with vendors on solution architecture and procurement
• Support systems in a 24x7 data center environment
• Travel as needed to project sites and company locations

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 7+ years of enterprise IT experience in Windows Server, System Center, and cloud technologies
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, VMware vSAN, and Microsoft Azure
• Advanced scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, etc.)
• Experience with Veeam, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions preferred
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI, VMware vCenter, and SCVMM
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards including HIPAA, PCI, SOX, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Ability to travel with a valid driver’s license

Preferred Certifications

• VMCE or VMCA
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Preferred Experience

• Cisco Nexus and APIC architecture
• Linux/UNIX
• High-availability and clustering
• Palo Alto technologies