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ICT Infrastructure Architect, Advanced (Warsaw, 60% remote) – Frontex

Profile:

ICT Infrastructure Architect (IARCH). ICT Core Infrastructure, On-premises and hybrid architecture, Kubernetes, Windows, Linux platforms, RHOS - Level Advanced.

Place of performance:

service provision at Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw – 40% on-site, 60 % remote.

Duration of the mission:

48 months.

Security Clearance:

Is required (required from day 45 of assignment) -CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL.

Minimum level of education:

Level 7 (Master´s Degree required).

Minimum English language skills:

B2.

Minimum IT relevant experience:

8 years (5 years in relevant roles).

Rate:

Flexible. The rate offered depends on the candidate’s level, in accordance with the European public grading system. Further details are available upon discussion.

• NWH: 220 days x 4 years.

Required Technical Certificates

At least 2 certifications among:

• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Red Hat® Certified Architect (RHCA).
• Iasa Architect CITA-A.
• Or for any listed above, an equivalent alternative certification recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority).

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge:

• Has performed role of key architect in development of at least 2 enterprise-wide ICT systems migration and core ITC systems deployment.
• Expert in hybrid systems architecting in the relevant domain.
• Expert in designing enterprise level core ICT systems and solutions.
• Expert in planning capacity and security of the integration platform capabilities.
• Familiar with virtualization, containerization, on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Holds excellent technical knowledge about: Identity Management and Active Directory, Microsoft System Centre, databases, application servers, monitoring for systems and applications, middleware, modern workplace solutions, cloud integration patterns, cloud migration framework, systems integration, Software and asset management.
• Sound knowledge in designing systems in UML.
• Familiar with ICT process design and implementation according to ITILv4.
• Is proficient in using systems modelling tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect, Aris Architect or others.
• Familiar with DevSecOps approach.
• Familiar with market wide designing architecture standards or frameworks such as, TOGAF, Zachman, Azure Well-Architected framework or similar.

Skills:

• Presents excellent communication skills.
• Holds ability to document effectively.
• Presents problem solving skills.
• Presents leadership skills.

Specific Requirements

• Experience with modelling in Archimate.
• Experience with applying architecture styles and patterns.

Typical Tasks And Responsibilities

• Sets standards in scope of design, development, quality and testing.
• Designs and communicates core ICT systems architecture.
• Design interoperability and interfaces with other systems on-premises and in the cloud.
• Elicits needs, analyses requirements- Transfers business, users and technical needs into architectures.
• Maps business goals, project benefits, priorities, components, system features.
• Analyses available systems, applications and services.
• Identify options for potential solutions.
• Maintains and tracks architecture in systems lifecycle.
• Estimate and size software development works for core ICT systems and platforms- Contributes to systems design, testing, quality assurance, change management.
• Prepares system documentation and provides presentations.
• Lead development teams and development processes.
• Selects and evaluates technologies.
• Collects and interprets system metrics.
• Optimizes system from performance, security and quality points of view.
• Contribute to Enterprise Architecture repository and managing required artifacts such as ICT Baseline, Technology catalogue etc.