IT Senior Architect – Windows Server & Infrastructure

IT Senior Architect – Windows Server & Infrastructure

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Architect – Windows Server & Infrastructure to join our global Digital organization. This role is responsible for defining, governing and evolving the enterprise architecture for Microsoft server platforms and core infrastructure services. The architect owns the technology roadmap, architecture standards and design principles for Windows-based infrastructure across on-premises datacenters.

The IT operations are outsourced to an external service provider. Therefore, this role is primarily architecture- and governance-focused rather than operational, with a strong emphasis on collaborating with and steering the managed service partner to ensure architectural standards, security requirements, cost optimizations and strategic objectives are effectively implemented.

The architect acts as the technical authority for Windows Server and infrastructure-related technologies, translating business requirements into scalable, resilient and secure technology solutions while supporting the organization's digital transformation and hybrid cloud strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise architecture for Windows Server and infrastructure platforms.
• Define and maintain technology roadmaps for server, identity, virtualization, backup and datacenter infrastructure services.
• Develop architecture standards, reference designs and governance guidelines.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization opportunities.
• Drive infrastructure standardization, consolidation and simplification initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity requirements and enterprise architecture principles.
• Define architecture and technical standards for:
• Microsoft Windows Server platforms
• Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO)
• DNS and DHCP services
• Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure
• Backup (Veeam) and Disaster Recovery solutions
• File and Print Services
• Virtualization platforms (VxRail hypervisor)
• Datacenter hosting infrastructure
• Infrastructure monitoring and management platforms
• Review and approve infrastructure solution designs.
• Act as design authority for strategic projects and infrastructure changes.
• Ensure outsourced services comply with architecture standards and best practices.
• Manage technical escalations and architectural risks.
• Participate in architecture review boards and governance forums.
• Support critical incident and problem management activities when architectural expertise is required.
• Maintain architecture documentation, standards and technical decision records.
• Create and maintain technical reference architectures and implementation guidelines.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and technical debt reduction initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across infrastructure services.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, enterprise architecture, or senior infrastructure engineering roles.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise-scale hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience working in global organizations with complex IT landscapes.
• Experience managing and governing outsourced infrastructure services.
• Proven track record delivering infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Security and Hardening
• Solid understanding of Virtualization Technologies (VxRail hypervisor / VMware)
• Strong knowledge in Automation and Scripting (e.g. PowerShell) and High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Design Principles
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Strategic thinker with a strong ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance business requirements, risk, cost and technology considerations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Clear communicator, able to translate technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.
• Documentation lover, enjoys writing documents to share knowledge and support others.
• Fluent in English (business level)

We Offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

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One Company – HBK Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) is a global leader in the fields of sensors, data acquisition, analytics and collaboration for various R&D, production and in-operation applications. Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S respectively. HBK is part of Spectris Limited and employs around 3500 people worldwide. Our product eco system covers all layers from sensors, electronics, to software and collaboration. Our customers range from end users of the entire tool chain focusing on analytics and results in virtual testing, physical testing, and monitoring, to our OEM and system integrator partners and customers integrating our products into their own offering and solution. The product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer base covering many industries. We have engineering and production facilities in Germany, Denmark, UK, Portugal, USA and China and are represented in over 80 countries worldwide. We are proud to be one of the top three suppliers worldwide in our market segments served, thanks to our high-quality products and the commitment of our employees.