Job title: Infrastructure Architect
Company: ConsultNet
Job description: Infrastructure Architect
Pioneer Valley, MA
6 months Contract to Hire
Pay: $80.00 per hourOur prestigious client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the transformation of its IT infrastructure. This is a high-impact role that requires strategic vision and deep hands-on expertise in modernizing legacy systems, designing scalable infrastructure, and implementing robust IT operations practices.As an Infrastructure Architect, you will evaluate current systems, define the target-state infrastructure architecture, and lead modernization initiatives with a strong focus on virtualization, automation, identity management, and platform resilience. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our on-premise environment.Key Responsibilities
- Assess and document the current-state infrastructure including servers, networks, storage, Active Directory, and virtualization.
- Define and implement a forward-looking infrastructure architecture to support modernization and digital transformation efforts.
- Lead infrastructure-focused modernization projects, including platform upgrades, system integrations, and automation implementations.
- Establish and champion best practices for virtualization, systems monitoring, patch management, and automation.
- Drive improvements in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and identity/access management.
- Expand ITSM maturity, including CMDB, change management, and problem management processes (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Mentor IT operations teams in infrastructure modernization, automation tools, and scalable design patterns.
Current Environment
- Fully on-premise infrastructure with VMWare virtualized servers (no cloud migration planned).
- Legacy tech stack includes .NET, ASP, Java, and AS400 Mainframe.
- ServiceNow used minimally for incident management.
- Limited use of Azure (primarily Power BI).
- Significant skill gaps in Active Directory management and Windows infrastructure.
- No CI/CD pipelines or automation tooling currently in place.
- No enterprise integration platform or platform engineering discipline established.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in infrastructure or enterprise architecture roles.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, especially Active Directory, Windows Server, and VMWare.
- Proven experience leading infrastructure modernization in legacy environments.
- Strong understanding of automation (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible), monitoring, and CI/CD integration into infrastructure operations.
- Experience implementing or scaling ITSM platforms like ServiceNow beyond basic incident tracking.
- Ability to work strategically and tactically in lean environments with limited support resources.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in retail or consumer-facing industries is a plus.
Welcome to ConsultNet and the family of companies, Tekne, SaltClick, TechBridge, and OmniMedia. As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore.Celebrating more than 25 years of partnership with a diverse client base, we’ve crafted rewarding opportunities for our consultants, fostering high-performing teams that deliver impactful results.Over the last few years thousands of consultants have found their calling with us in roles that have made a meaningful impact on their lives, enhanced their career, challenged them, and propelled them towards achieving their personal and professional goals. At the ConsultNet family of companies, we believe effective communication is crucial in aligning the right job with your unique skills and professional aspirations. To us, it’s all about the personal approach we take and the values we uphold.Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology positions across key markets nationwide. Client more at .We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.
Expected salary: $80 per hour
Location: Springfield, MA
Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 05:02:02 GMT
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