Infrastructure Solution Architect

Company OverviewMilestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility.Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and has a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market.The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI / Automation, and ServiceNow.Job OverviewThe Infrastructure Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in driving Milestone Technologies's infrastructure solutions with an emphasis on datacenter architectures optimized for AI workloads, DevOps automation, and robust observability.Leveraging deep technical knowledge, visionary architectural skills, and a consultative approach, this role will lead infrastructure transformation initiatives, optimize system performance, and ensure secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure environments.You will collaborate with executives, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop consulting services solutions consisting of infrastructure roadmaps, solution architectures, and deployment strategies tailored to meet customer demands for performance, reliability, and agility in complex technology environments.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & StrategyDevelop and articulate comprehensive datacenter infrastructure reference architectures optimized for AI and machine learning workloads.Partner with senior leaders to assess existing infrastructure environments, identify gaps, and propose strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.Technical Leadership & Solution DesignDrive infrastructure solution design emphasizing DevOps principles, automation practices, and advanced observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).Conduct capacity planning, scalability assessments, and performance tuning to support demanding AI / ML computational environments.DevOps & AutomationChampion and implement DevOps methodologies, CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes), and automation best practices.Mentor technical teams in adopting automated deployment, configuration management, and infrastructure orchestration to enhance system reliability and agility.Observability & MonitoringArchitect comprehensive monitoring solutions leveraging modern observability platforms to enable proactive issue detection, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.Collaborate closely with operations teams to establish key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and alerting mechanisms that ensure high availability.Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementServe as a trusted advisor translating complex infrastructure strategies and technical architectures into clear business value for senior executives and technical stakeholders.Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Delivery, Engineering) and external technology partners to ensure alignment of infrastructure solutions with organizational objectives.Security & ComplianceEmbed security best practices into all infrastructure designs, aligning with industry frameworks (ISO, SOC 2) and standards for zero-trust and identity management.Ensure adherence to governance, risk management, compliance requirements, and industry standards.Continuous Improvement & InnovationStay abreast of emerging technologies, specifically in datacenter advancements, GPU / accelerated computing platforms, and observability innovations to continuously refine infrastructure services.Lead and facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote innovation and knowledge sharing within infrastructure and engineering teams.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive Infrastructure Architecture ExperienceProven track record defining and implementing complex infrastructure solutions, particularly in datacenter environments optimized for AI and high-performance computing (HPC).Deep understanding of datacenter technologies, server / storage architectures, virtualization (VMware, KVM), and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).DevOps Automation & ToolingHands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), scripting (Python, Bash), and CI / CD pipeline automation (Jenkins, GitLab CI).Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices.Observability & Monitoring ToolsExpert knowledge of observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, Splunk), including setting up advanced monitoring and alerting frameworks.Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, effectively communicate with senior leadership, and drive complex infrastructure projects from inception to delivery.Project & Service ManagementProficiency in managing infrastructure projects, writing technical proposals, creating project estimates, and managing budgets and timelines.Education & CertificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS / GCP / Azure Architect certifications, TOGAF, CNCF certifications).Minimum six years of experience in Systems Infrastructure, Architecture, or related roles.Preferred QualificationsSecurity and compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC 2)Experience designing infrastructure for GPU-accelerated computing and AI / ML clusters.Exposure to technology, financial services, healthcare, or regulated industries.Adaptability, strategic problem-solving, and continuous innovation mindset.Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable conducting technical sessions and workshops across all organizational levels.CompensationExact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.Diversity & InclusionAt Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work.We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but also critical to our continued success.Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance.Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.Job DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: IT Services and IT Consulting#J-*****-Ljbffr