IT Cloud Infrastructure Architect

SUMMARY:

• Developing & governing IT Infrastructure roadmap regionally as well as for major ITS programs
• Building relationships to key external suppliers to promote partnership based working
• Advising business partners (like ADM partners, Project managers, etc. ) on IT Infrastructure roadmap including technology roadmap
• Assisting service owners in order to develop and keep their services up to date
• Influencing & providing consultancy to ensure ADM (Application Development & Maintenance) are design with fit for purpose infrastructure

KEY TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and lead activities in the scope of 2 or more Infrastructure technologies within ITS Architecture
• Maintains knowledge of IT Infrastructure strategy &  architecture, standards and practices and consistently applies these standards
• Defines, develops, documents & maintains IT Infrastructure architecture by continually evaluating trends in technology, industry & business needs
• Drive & define IT Infrastructure architecture , technical solutions and  global IT standards as well as practices for IT Infrastructure in the realms of specializations
• Provides consultation & direction on IT Infrastructure strategy & architecture to various stakeholders including internal & external service providers as applicable
• Ensures a close alignment of the ITS architecture and technical assurance function in terms of IT Infrastructure architecture, roadmap, standards, etc.
• Has in-depth of knowledge in given assigned technology areas or topics
• Maintains understanding of the functionality and the use of the IT application portfolio for specific business functions
• Actively communicates and promotes the IT Infrastructure strategy & architecture
• Leads strategic partnerships for technology and enterprise-wide solution adaption
• Provides architectural design approval and ensures that IT Infrastructure architectural standards and practices are followed through project and program involvement
• Provides formal and informal leadership and direction to other architects and ITS personnel, particularly in the areas of specialization.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• Head of IT Infrastructure
• Global Head of IT Infrastructure Architecture
• Application Development & Maintenance
• Strategy, Architecture, Governance & Consulting
• IT Security & Compliance
• Other GOT functions
• Technical Assurance community
• Project Managers
• IT Infrastructure Transformation
• IT Infrastructure – Service Delivery & Integration
• Service Executives & Service Delivery Executives

External:

• Supplier Architects (e.g. CSC)
• External business consultants where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience is required.

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years on projects of a program, with proven track record of successful delivery
• Line / people management experience is desirable
• Executive stakeholder skills with proven capability of building & managing relationships
• Experience in major information management programs in key business areas for banks, insurance companies and/or investment banks
• Solid  experience in working in matrixed environments and diverse global stakeholder networks

KNOWLEDGE:

• English: Able to participate in and facilitate discussions with complex content. Composes reports with almost no grammatical errors and can communicate proficiently.
• Financial services domain knowledge, including expertise at the intersection of risk, finance and customer domains
• Business Application usage
• Solid understanding of Group’s overall strategy and direction and appropriate governance processes

TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Holistic infrastructure architecture capable of providing an integrated vision of all infrastructure technologies.
• Strong Knowledge of cloud (private and public, azure, aws)
• Strong knowledge of linux and windows
• Strong Knowledge of virtualized compute platforms (x86 mainly)
• Strong Knowledge of virtualized storage platforms
• Knowledge of middleware (DBMS, ESB, Web Server)
• Knowledge of devops implementation (infrastructure point of view)
• Understanding of network (mainly load balancing)
• Understanding of VDI and workplace infrastructure
• Preferential knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish (not mandatory)
• Capability to work in a virtual team, autonomy and following global standards
• Capability of sharing and presenting knowledge
• Capability of communication to wide range of stakeholders (from CxO to builders)
• Availability for frequent travelling