About the job
We Believe in Better!We are a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions that can help change the world. Enhancing people’s lives through secure, reliable advanced technology is our vision.
At Unisys, we believe in better! Here, you have the opportunity to learn new skills, apply your expertise, and solve complex problems with cutting edge technologies and solutions. You are part of a global diverse team that supports you, drives change, and delivers successful results consistently.
Our associates are at the forefront of everything we do, driving our clients’ successes while giving back to communities and making this world a safer and more secure place to live and work. Our success is a direct result of the work of our people who live and breathe our Core Beliefs. Simply put, we believe in better lives. Join us!
Learn more about Unisys and our key solution offerings: Unisys, Stealth™, CloudForte®, InteliServe™
What Success Looks Like In This Role
- Plan and execute the migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.
- Evaluate existing IT infrastructure and recommend changes to optimize for cloud migration.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security, privacy, and data protection policies.
- Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- An in-depth understanding of AWS services, such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc. and their usage patterns. Choose the appropriate service for a given use case and understand how to configure and manage them.
- Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure performance and recommend improvements to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability.
- Design and implement cloud architecture and solutions on AWS that are scalable, reliable, and secure. Understand best practices for architecture design, security, and cost optimization.
- Lead the technical decision making on configuration management, version control, build / deployment management and automation. Should have implemented Infrastructure as A Code (IAAC) concept with Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Production Best Practices.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code templates using tools like CloudFormation and Terraform.
- Ensure security, compliance, and best practices are followed for all AWS resources and services.
- Monitor performance and usage of AWS resources and services and optimize as needed to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, as you will be working with cross-functional teams that include developers, DevOps engineers, project managers, and stakeholders. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Stay up to date with the latest AWS services, features, CloudFormation, Ansible, and CI/CD and best practices, and evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain CloudFormation templates for AWS infrastructure and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or other similar tools.
- Minimum 3 years of Experience in automation of AWS components like compute, storage, networking, database, and identity & access management (IAM), event processing, messaging, data processing, and analytics.
- Create and maintain automated tests and ensure high-quality code releases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation, AWS services.
Business Development and Client Facing ResponsibilitiesFills a senior architect functional role with in-depth portfolio related technology specialization to build quality infrastructure solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on Unisys Solution offerings, strategy, designs, specific technologies, implementation approaches and alternatives / tradeoffs.
- Identifies opportunities for follow-on business and assists in creating change orders.
- Leads or supports delivery of advisory services, strategic planning activities and business case development within the assigned Unisys portfolio areas and infrastructure disciplines such as application / storage platforms, databases, networks, security and IT processes / operations / governance. Mentors junior architects on advisory services delivery.
- Leads or supports delivery of Unisys Area of Strength portfolio strategy presentations to clients including features, implementation approach, technical requirements, impacts, and benefits.
- Assumes a leadership position on and uses understanding of Unisys Portfolio Resources for new business opportunities. Performs responsibilities including Portfolio solution proposal management, solution design, solution review, risk analysis, proposal preparation and client presentations.
- Provides technical oversight for or develops technical estimates created with standards tools, portfolio Work Breakdown Structures, statements of work and industry standard estimating techniques.
- Uses portfolio solution knowledge and Portfolio Center resources to lead or support the technical portion of the bid process including design reviews, bid reviews, portfolio component selection, development case definition and system integration approach.
- Analyzes and evaluates client requirements against portfolio offerings and performs build vs. buy analyses.
- Architects a complete solution using appropriate portfolio offerings with design elements that allow integration into client environment.
- May refine and optimizeinfrastructure architectural models and creates architectural prototypes as required. Reviews the architectural artifacts and/or technology plans produced by junior architects.
- Adheres to appropriate SDF processes, architectural artifact requirements and architectural best practices.
- Is responsible for the solution integrity within the assigned solution area for the engagement.
- Coordinates architect resources on all sized projects to develop the infrastructure architecture.
- Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.Service Delivery ResponsibilitiesFills an architect functional role with in-depth portfolio related technology specialization to develop or refine infrastructure solution designs based on Unisys portfolio offerings and interfaces with the client on all issues related to the design, implementation, testing and cutover of the solution.
- Works with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement
- Acts as a subject matter expert resource to clients on Portfolio Solution processes, required products, product configuration, solution integration, implementation methodologies, resource requirements and implementation timelines.
- Interfaces to all levels of the client’s organization on solution implementation progress, technical issues, proper practices and technical requirements.
- Acts as a key contact for medium to large client portfolio solution implementations including oversight of multiple engagements within the assigned portfolio area.
- Promotes the use of Unisys standard SDF methods, tools and processes for the client engagement
- May develop and refine infrastructure design models using Unisys standard asset discovery and infrastructure modeling tools. Leads or supports design peer reviews and internal project reviews.
- Works with client technical staff during the requirements definition and implementation to resolve issues
- Assumes accountability for the infrastructure solutiontechnology components and the successful implementation ofthe full solution. May include hands-on modeling, design, configuration, installation, performance tuning, prototyping and/or other efforts required to keep the project on a successful track.
- Provides input on implementation status and changes to risks, estimates or schedule
- Collaborates with architect peers to efficiently resolve technical issues, improve implementation quality and share high quality information
- May monitor the performance of external service providers or subcontractorsPeople ManagementMay assign and review tasks, mentor junior architects, manage performance feedback, and create development plans consistent with performing the role of team leader or project manager
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of relevant IT implementation experience.
- Significant exposure to clients across a variety of technologies, industries and domains
- Has an in-depth understanding of all Unisys portfolio solutions within the assigned Area of Strength and is able to present solution strategy to clients at all levels.
- Has subject-matter expert level understanding of at least two Unisys portfolio solutions within the DCTO, AMOS, EUOSS or Security Areas of Strength including supporting products, methods, processes and solution integration to client environment.
- Fully understands and consistently uses the portfolio solution materials located in the Portfolio Center including guides, blueprints, work breakdown structures, sales and delivery methods, estimation tools, and proposal template material.
- Experience in at least two of the following specific technology areas: Server Operating Systems, Database / Information Management, Networks, Security, Desktop Technology, Virtualization (Server, Desktop, and Application), Infrastructure and Device Monitoring, Mobility Solutions and Application Platforms / Application Integration.
- Strong communications skills with the ability to interface with all levels of internal and client project teams.
- Advanced proficiency in the Unisys Services and Solutions Delivery Framework (SDF) and highly knowledgeable in process frameworks such as CMMI.
- In-depth experience with Infrastructure and technology-related areas of the Unisys Solution
- Knowledge on applicable industry standards and frameworks such as ITIL, CoBIT, ISO, TOGAF and FEAF
- Understands datacenter operations and infrastructure implementation methodologies
- Implementation and presales experience in two or more related project roles such as system analyst, implementer, integrator, test analyst, system administrator, tool specialist, team leader and/or architect
- Knowledgeable on project management concepts including project scheduling, risk management, estimation (infrastructure estimation / IT Service Management estimation), Work Breakdown Structures, requirements management / traceability, Change Management, etc.
- Completion of the Architect L&D Guide Infrastructure Architect “Proficient” level learning path
