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Infrastructure Architect

HALO Branded Solutions

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Original Job Summary

Introduction

HALO Branded Solutions is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect. Reporting to the Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations, the ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing, implementing, and maintaining on-premise and cloud infrastructure. This technical hands-on role involves strategic planning, vendor management, and hands-on support for a hybrid infrastructure covering on-premise systems and cloud services like AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop multi-cloud strategies, enforce infrastructure policies, and mentor team members.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Architect, design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud solutions while ensuring cost efficiency and reliability.
  • Security and Compliance: Implement industry best practices and ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and PCI DSS.
  • Performance Monitoring: Set up monitoring systems to proactively manage and optimize performance.
  • Vendor Management & Disaster Recovery: Manage relationships with service providers and develop robust disaster recovery plans.
  • Documentation & Training: Maintain comprehensive documentation and conduct training sessions.

Work Hours and Travel

This remote role may require occasional on-call availability and travel to Sterling, IL and/or Oakbrook, IL.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in infrastructure design and support.
  • 7+ years of cloud infrastructure experience with Azure and AWS.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field is preferred.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $190,000 annually.

Key skills/competency

  • Cloud Architecture
  • Hybrid Infrastructure
  • Vendor Management
  • Security Compliance
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Cost Optimization
  • Technical Leadership
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at HALO Branded Solutions

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight cloud architecture and security skills.
  • Research HALO: Explore their infrastructure strategy and innovations.
  • Prepare technical examples: Showcase hands-on cloud and hybrid projects.
  • Practice interview responses: Focus on leadership and vendor management.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AWS and Azure architecture concepts.
Study hybrid infrastructure deployment techniques.
Practice setting up monitoring and alert systems.
Brush up on security compliance standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a technical project.
Explain handling vendor disagreements effectively.
Share experience managing remote teams.
Discuss adapting to rapid infrastructure changes.