It Infrastructure Architect

Description:

The IT Infrastructure Architect and Administrator is a senior technical specialist position responsible for the design, implementation, and hands‑on administration of St. Lawrence College’s hybrid IT infrastructure, including enterprise cloud platforms and on‑premises data centre environments. The position requires advanced, specialized technical expertise and is accountable for the ongoing configuration, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex infrastructure services that support critical academic and administrative systems across the College.

The position operates with a high degree of independence and exercises substantial judgment in analyzing requirements, evaluating alternatives, and selecting appropriate hybrid hosting and infrastructure solutions. As the College’s primary subject matter expert for hybrid infrastructure services, the role defines and maintains enterprise and solution architectures, ensures infrastructure services and operations comply with established architectures, frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and controls, and resolves complex technical issues with significant institutional impact. Through continuous hands‑on involvement, the position contributes directly to the security, reliability, resiliency, and sustainability of core IT services. Ongoing professional development, as well as knowledge sharing and collaboration within the College and the broader public sector IT community, are integral to maintaining the specialized expertise required for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 3-year Diploma in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Programming, or Information Technology. Required Certifications in the following areas,

Cloud:

• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

On-Premises:

• VMware Certified Professional – vSphere Foundation Administrator (VCP-VVF)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

IT Service Management

• ITIL 3 Foundation