INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT (IT)
First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in NetApp storage and enterprise data-center infrastructure to design, implement and provide technical leadership for storage and infrastructure solutions.
The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of NetApp FAS/AFF, ONTAP, SAN/NAS, SnapMirror, SAN zoning and VMware, along with a broad understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking and data-center technologies.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect enterprise NetApp storage and infrastructure solutions.
Develop high-level and low-level architecture for storage, SAN/NAS, virtualization and data-center environments.
Design solutions for storage migration, provisioning, expansion, upgrades and technology refresh.
Provide technical architecture for NetApp FAS/AFF and ONTAP/Clustered ONTAP environments.
Design and review SAN architecture, zoning and connectivity across Brocade/Cisco MDS environments.
Design and coordinate SnapMirror replication, backup, DR and data migration solutions.
Architect VMware storage integration and ensure appropriate performance, availability and scalability.
Perform capacity planning, performance analysis and infrastructure sizing.
Define infrastructure standards, technology roadmaps and recommended architecture patterns.
Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization.
Work closely with Network, VMware, Application, Security and Operations teams to ensure end-to-end solution integration.
Review technical designs, implementation plans, migration strategies and infrastructure changes.
Provide technical guidance during implementation, testing, migration, deployment and production handover.
Support ONTAP, firmware and storage infrastructure upgrades and ensure minimal business disruption.
Identify and address infrastructure risks related to capacity, performance, availability, scalability and security.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide technical escalation support for critical/P1 incidents.
Coordinate with technology vendors and partners for solution design, technical validation and issue resolution.
Ensure architecture, configuration, as-built and operational documentation is maintained.
Strong experience as an Infrastructure Architect / Storage Architect in enterprise data-center environments.
Strong hands-on knowledge of NetApp FAS/AFF and ONTAP.
Good understanding of SAN, NAS, FC, iSCSI and storage networking.
Experience with SnapMirror, storage migration, replication and DR.
Strong understanding of Brocade and/or Cisco MDS SAN switching and zoning.
Good knowledge of VMware and storage integration.
Experience with enterprise data-center infrastructure, capacity planning and performance management.
Ability to create and review HLD/LLD, architecture diagrams, implementation plans and migration strategies.
Strong troubleshooting, technical analysis and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience working with infrastructure vendors and enterprise technology teams.
NetApp certifications such as NCDA/NCIE would be an advantage.
Skills
Enterprise Storage System, Storage Solutions, VMware Infrastructure, Storage Architecture, Backup, Cisco UCS, Application Infrastructure, Infrastructure Configuration, Data Migration, SNAP, Architecture Design, Data Center Management, NAS, NetApp, iSCSI, Migration Practices