Infrastructure Architect (Technical Assessment)

222 W Adams St, 11th Floor
Chicago, Illinois, 60606
United States

West Monroe isn’t a start-up consulting firm, but we act like one.

From day one, our people have the opportunity to make a definitive personal impact for their clients and their careers. What does this mean? It means we seek out the best of the best, and then we challenge them to make us better.

Think you’re up to the challenge?
West Monroe Partners is seeking a Network and Platform Architect with expertise in network and platform design, architecture, engineering, strategy, and deployment. Consultants will be responsible for working directly with multiple clients in various industries as a member of our Cloud and Infrastructure Practice here at West Monroe Partners.

What will you be doing?
* Perform assessments of existing client infrastructure environments and document "as-is" state
* Organize project work into client presentations, outlining findings and recommendations for C-level executives
* Work with clients to develop strategy around infrastructure platforms (server, storage, and public cloud) and telecommunications
* Engaging with industry teams, including our Mergers and Acquisitions practice, on technology due diligence and potentially serving as infrastructure lead for integration and separation projects
* Interact with key decision makers (CIO, IT Directors, etc) at our clients to drive projects
* Plan, organize, and manage infrastructure-related work streams or projects

Technologies you’ll be assessing
* Networking, both WAN, LAN, Internet, MPLS, VPN, SDWAN and configuration associated with Layer 2 switching (VLANs, STP, vPC, LACP), Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), Network Security (ACLs, NATs, IPsec VPNs, SSL remote access VPNs), and telephony
* Hybrid Cloud implementations, either in AWS VPCs or Azure VNETs via either VPN or dedicated circuits (ExpressRoute or Direct Connect)
* Infrastructure security and vulnerability tools, including firewalls, antivirus, PEN testing, OS patching, (Cisco IOS, ASA, Nexus, Meraki, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Juniper)
* Data Center Facilities for on-premises, colocation, managed service and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
* Data Center Hardware including, servers, virtualization software and storage platforms
* Operating Systems for servers, workstations and mobile devices
* High availability and disaster Recovery designs, data replication, supplemental power systems
* Management and Monitoring tools to support asset management, performance management, monitoring and support
* Backup and Retention tools for both on-premises hardware and cloud based backup systems
* Domain Architectures and Authentication Services (Microsoft AD, single sign on methods)
* Collaboration tools for email, instant messaging, productivity tools, intranets, team sites)
* Workstations, mobile devices, and peripheral hardware (PC, Tablets, Smart Phones, other)
* Telephony Systems, Digital, Analog, IP phones, voicemail, call centers, SIP, POTS, and other circuits
* Policies, procedures, documentation, support levels and more

Deliverables you’ll be providing
* Develop detailed network designs in the following areas: on-premises data (LAN, WAN, Data Center), Cloud (AW S, Azure), and Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
* Advising, planning, and implementing datacenter orchestration solutions (Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)
* Assessing, advising and recommending (current state, future state, and projects to address short comings)

We need someone who has prior professional services experience working with:
* All aspects of assessing, building, managing and administering both corporate and product infrastructures

What else do you need to bring to the table?
* 5 + years of experience designing, building, and deploying infrastructure solutions
* 5 + years of consulting experience is preferred
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
* Willingness to travel for out-of-town client engagements, at least 50%.

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