Datacenter Architect

pTake part in an end-to-end migration program covering discovery, wave planning, execution, stabilization, and datacenter exit. The target environment may be a new datacenter, a colocation facility, a private cloud, or a public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You will work within an internal Solution Architects team to deliver a high-quality, integrated outcome. Experience in banking or other regulated financial services environments is highly valued. /p h3About the role /h3 pAs a Solution Architect, you will make an impact by shaping and delivering end-to-end migration programs, from discovery and wave planning through execution, stabilization, and datacenter exit, whether the target is a new datacenter, colocation, private cloud, or public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be a valued member of the internal Solution Architects team and work collaboratively with program stakeholders and senior management to deliver an integrated, high-quality outcome. Experience in banking or other regulated financial services environments is highly valued. /p h3In this role, you will /h3 ul liLead datacentre assessments for consolidation, covering EOL/EOS, technology upgrades, hybrid cloud fitment, business continuity, and workload patterns. /li liDesign greenfield datacenter converged and hyper-converged infrastructure and public cloud landing zones. /li liDrive large-scale transformation and transition projects across hybrid cloud environments. /li liArchitect and build datacenter and hybrid cloud solutions, including their integration, as a build SME. /li liAutomate and orchestrate migrations using native tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and PowerShell. /li /ul h3Work model /h3 pAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Brussels, Belgium. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. /p pThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. /p h3What you need to have to be considered /h3 ul liSolution Architect expertise spanning multiple technologies, including on-premise datacenter and at least one public cloud. /li liExperience migrating workloads across hybrid cloud environments using native and third-party tools. /li liHands-on experience with IaC builds and configurations, and automation/orchestration using native tools and PowerShell. /li liOn-premise technology stack exposure to at least one of: virtualization (VMware/Nutanix), server hardware, or storage. /li li15-18 years of experience architecting and managing large engagements across the applications and infrastructure space. /li /ul h3These will help you stand out /h3 ul liStrong communication and presentation skills, with proven experience interacting with senior management. /li liPrior experience managing teams and driving solutions across multiple stakeholder groups toward a common goal. /li liGood understanding of industry trends and NextGen technologies. /li liExperience in business or IT transformation programs. /li liSelf-driven, motivated, and able to own and deliver defined solutions. /li /ul