Job Description

• JOB-7038
• Enterprise Technical Architect
• Las Vegas, NV
• Contract/C2H/Perm
• Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is seeking an Enterprise Technical Architect to join our team in Las Vegas, NV.
  JOB SUMMARY
  This role will be responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and support of enterprise technology solutions for both cloud and on-premise environments. This role involves evaluating new technologies and reviewing peer solution designs. Ideal candidates should be based in the Pacific or Mountain time zones and be available for regular off-hours calls. The position requires close collaboration with other IT team members to drive the transformation of technology and operational processes. This role will focus on a subset of the following disciplines: Microsoft 365 & Collaboration, Identity, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Networking, Automation, Monitoring, Data Services, Virtualization, and Containers. Strong in 2-3 areas, good in 5-6 areas.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  • Located in Mountain or Pacific time zones.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in technology preferred.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
  • Expertise in technical design, strategic planning, implementation, information security, and technology assessment.
  • Proficient in enterprise architecture concepts, design principles, best practices, standards, and processes.
  • Knowledge of hospitality and gaming business processes (preferred), along with compliance requirements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural, multinational environment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders including executive management.
  • Solid understanding of business processes as well as core corporate finance, management, and accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of secure coding best practices and security framework standards, i.e., NIST, COBIT, and ISO.
  • Experience in architecting solutions that comply with regulations like PCI, GLBA, SOX, and Basel III.
  • Skilled in implementing controls for privacy legislation including HIPAA, COPPA, FCRA, GLB, and GDPR.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), DevOps, or SRE methodologies.
  • Availability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  Candidates should demonstrate hands-on senior architect level technical acumen across most of the following disciplines:
  • Microsoft 365, Identity, and Collaboration architecture and administration.
  • Windows administration, encompassing Active Directory, Group Policy, and system optimization.
  • Cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.
  • Identity strategies and integrations including LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
  • Azure IaaS, PaaS, Storage, Data Factory, Logic Apps, and Automation.
  • Application development platforms, service-oriented architectures, streams, orchestrators, web services, and APIs.
  • Software vulnerabilities testing and remediation (OWASP/SANS CWE).
  • Application integration architecture design and deployment with microservices, APIs, and Enterprise Service Bus architectures.
  • Virtualization technologies by vendors such as VMware, Microsoft, RedHat, Citrix, Oracle, and Docker.
  • Data architecture, transformation, and visualization.
  • Understanding of the Microsoft Bl Stack, including: SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and Power Bl.
  • Experience with data lakes, HDFS, Kafka, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Oracle platforms, Spark and advanced analytic tools.
  • Proficient in automated file handling with ETL tools and orchestration.
  • Data analysis procedures, data backup, recovery, security, and integrity controls.
  • Network architecture with Cisco, Azure, AWS, and F5.
  • Network access and traffic control with Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Akamai, Azure, AWS, and SDWAN.
  • Monitoring with ITRS, Nagios, SolarWinds, Datadog, Big Panda, App Dynamics, and Dynatrace.
  • Project management and tracking in platforms such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and ServiceNow.
  • Proficient designing complex architectural diagrams using Visio, ensuring clear communication.
  PREFERRED
  • Proficiency in infrastructure technologies including VMware, Linux, Microsoft, HCI, and Docker.
  • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash/KSH, JavaScript, and YAML.
  • Experience with configuration management tools, i.e., Ansible, Terraform, and Chef.
  • Knowledge of SQL in IaaS/PaaS environments and private cloud platforms with experience in SSIS and SSAS.
  • Familiarity with platforms, i.e., SAP, Infor, Workday, Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Expertise in data reporting and visualization using SSRS and Power BI.
  • Understanding of network topologies, protocols, and standards.
  • Experience with container platforms and orchestration tools, i.e., Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Skilled in cloud automation and configuration management using Ansible, Terraform, and Chef.
  • Proficient in endpoint management, software packaging, and distribution with SCCM, Intune, and Syxsense.
  RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Development of complex enterprise solution designs, standards, patterns, strategies, and roadmaps showcasing authoritative decision-making skills in guiding architectural direction.
  • Document and present solution designs in architecture review board meetings, demonstrating confidence and expertise in advocating for optimal architectural choices.
  • Perform regular reviews of proposed solution designs, assessing them against design patterns, standards, compliance requirements, and industry best practices to ensure a reliable and secure solution is implemented.
  • Demonstrate deep hands-on expertise and guidance in Azure, Active Directory, and Entra lD, encompassing holistic architecture, identity management, group policy, SSO, application integrations, and security best practices.
  • Architect and implement highly secure application integrations between on-premises systems and various cloud and SaaS platforms, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate commercial products for functionality and requirements to utilize them in a solution.
  • Implement and manage information governance strategies, including the development and enforcement of sensitivity labels, to ensure secure handling and protection of confidential data across the enterprise ecosystem.
  • Work alongside project management teams to successfully monitor progress and implementation of initiatives from start to closure.
  • Develop and implement enhancements to existing enterprise solutions, infrastructure, and services.
  • Extract and refine technical requirements from both vendors and business stakeholders, translating them into resilient designs.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and threat modeling for application integrations, identifying potential security vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies to safeguard sensitive data and resources.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives concurrently, ensuring focused effort and timely delivery of results according to deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail, reviewing solution designs and documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Establishes goals, monitors progress toward them, and ultimately achieves these goals
  • Perform job duties in a safe manner.
  • Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.
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