Server Architect

We are seeking an experienced Server Architect to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for enterprise Windows Server infrastructure within a large, complex healthcare environment. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for the architecture, engineering, implementation, and ongoing optimization of Windows-based server platforms that support critical business and clinical operations., * Design, architect, and oversee enterprise Windows Server infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical business and healthcare applications.

• Lead the planning, engineering, implementation, and lifecycle management of server hardware, operating systems, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and strategic roadmaps for Windows Server platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for server provisioning, monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, patching, and system maintenance activities.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement infrastructure enhancements that improve system reliability, availability, scalability, and security.
• Lead complex operating system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Monitor server performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and operational improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure solutions align with application, security, networking, and business requirements.
• Serve as a technical advisor on large-scale initiatives involving multiple technologies, departments, and stakeholders.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, products, and industry trends to support strategic infrastructure planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while providing guidance to engineering and operational support teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to infrastructure engineers and administrators.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure architecture, server administration, or related technology roles.
• Extensive experience supporting and administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise server hardware platforms, operating systems, virtualization technologies, and infrastructure best practices.
• Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, system monitoring, patch management, and disaster recovery planning.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within complex enterprise environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., * Experience working within large healthcare, academic medical center, or highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, certificate services, and related Microsoft infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation, scripting, and configuration management tools.
• Microsoft certifications or other relevant infrastructure certifications.