IT Infrastructure Architect

CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace - reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, saferand more cost-effective - empowering our clients’ success.Job purposeTo act as an Infrastructure Architect on a variety of internal and external IT delivery projects. Key responsibilities include:Produce high quality High Level Design documentation describing technical systems solutions, providing overall design direction and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issuesProvide technical leadership and direction to the IT delivery and test teams throughout implementation phasesSupport the Enterprise Architects in the development of infrastructure road maps to support the evolution of the technical and digital portfolios from current to future

stateExperienceKey knowledge, skills and experience required for the role:Strong technical knowledge including Microsoft Technologies, Red Hat Linux, Data Centre and Cloud, Enterprise networking, WAN/LAN/WLAN, Routing, Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimization, Proxy, VPN services, Load Balancing, IT SecurityExperience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutionsKnowledge of networking, storage and server hardware configuration and designAdditionally the successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal characteristics:Possess strong interpersonal and influencing skills with good stakeholder engagementExcellent analytical and communication skillsLeadership, stakeholder management and line management skillsAbility to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and tight timelinesQualifications / certificationsBachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experienceRelevant IT Architecture certification (TOGAF, CITA, RHCA etc) or accreditations (VMWare, Cisco or Juniper) beneficial. #J-18808-Ljbffr