C2C Hiring :: Networking Architect :: Atlanta, GA

Job Title: Storage, Unix, Networking, and Hypervisor Architect
Onsite position based in Atlanta, GA.
Contract

Role Overview:
This role is responsible for architecting and managing enterprise-grade infrastructure across storage, Unix/Linux systems, networking, and virtualization platforms. The architect ensures high availability, performance, scalability, and security across all layers of the IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Storage Architecture & Management:
Design and implement scalable storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object storage).
Manage storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Unix/Linux Systems Administration:
Architect and maintain Unix/Linux server environments (RHEL,SOLARIS, HP U, etc.).
Perform OS upgrades, patching, and system hardening.
Configure NFS, SMB shares, and manage LUN provisioning.
Automate system tasks using shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.).
Networking Architecture & Operations:
Design and implement enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN).
Configure and manage switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Ensure network security through segmentation, ACLs, and intrusion prevention systems.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Hypervisor & Virtualization Management:
Design and manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, KVM).
Plan and execute virtual infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and capacity expansions.
Optimize virtual machine performance, resource allocation, and high availability.
Implement and manage virtual networking, storage integration, and VM backups.
Ensure compliance with licensing, security, and operational standards in virtual environments.
Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to support containerization and hybrid workloads.
Collaboration & Governance:
Work with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
Lead technical reviews, vendor evaluations, and procurement processes.
Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
15+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture across storage, Unix/Linux, networking, and virtualization.
Expertise in storage technologies (EMC, NetApp, Hitachi).
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security practices.
Proficiency in Unix/Linux administration and virtualization platforms.
Experience with backup and replication tools.
Preferred Skills:
Certifications: RHCE, CCNP/CCIE, VCP, ITIL, certifications.
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.