Systems Architect
Location: Tallahassee, Florida.
EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group, LLC (EPIC) works with some of the best organizations in the world. EPIC is a Florida-based engineering and technology solutions provider focused on serving organizations that protect the quality of life, enhance public health and protect the environment in our communities. EPIC enables operational excellence at our clients by streamlining business processes, eliminating redundancies in data capture, analysis, and retrieval, and transforming business information into actionable intelligence. Our services and solutions help our clients achieve time and money savings and enable the digital transformation of their organizations. For more information, visit https://epicgroupllc.com/.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Systems Architect to provide professional support for our Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services projects in Tallahassee, Florida. The Systems Architect will work with a team of Technical staff, Business Analysts, and Vendors. This is not a remote position.
We seek a self-starter to assist in complex, multidisciplinary project assignments. The candidate will aid in the migration of workloads from the on-premises data center to the Azure tenant. The candidate shall be experienced in the design deployment, maintenance, and support of virtualization technologies and Storage Area Networks, as well as supporting and maintaining Server and Storage Infrastructure. The candidate shall assist with Cloud design and develop recommendations to ensure that the Cloud migration is seamless, resources are being maximized, and that the Department is adhering to security and operational best practices.
Candidates must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to work on innovative solutions that directly and positively impact on our communities. EPIC offers a positive and creative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, out-of-the-box thinking, and an open work culture that enables the sharing of ideas that contribute to your personal and professional growth and the company’s success.
We Offer:
- Strong client base and interesting assignments to work on
- Team of talented professionals who love solving complex problems that benefit our society
- Open-minded and encouraging culture for new ideas and methodologies
Experience Requirements:
- 10+ years of IT work experience in infrastructure environments performing planning, architectural design, engineering (hardware and software), maintenance, support, and optimization.
- Experience with on-premises and cloud environments.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Servers and Storage Area Networks.
- Experience configuring and administering Hypervisors.
- Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining VMware ESXI clusters.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Storage Area Networks.
- Successful completion of Data Center cloud migration projects.
- Strong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Azure)
- Experience maintaining Microsoft Azure computing resources and services.
- Experience configuring Azure monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts.
- Experience modernizing applications by containerizing (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience deploying and maintaining Linux Server OS.
- Experience deploying and maintaining Windows Server OS.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills, the ability to develop and present complex material effectively to a variety of audiences, and the ability to communicate effectively with organization staff and vendors.
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization, able to work independently, to work against a plan, to meet deadlines, to follow procedures, and to produce deliverables.
- Excellent active listening skills, problem-solving, and root-cause identification skills.
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent work experience.
- Microsoft Azure Administrator and Microsoft Azure Architect Certification.
Nice to Haves:
- Work experience in FDACS or other public agencies
- Knowledge of FDACS Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness (FNW) business processes, Florida Direct Certification (FDC) Application, and Florida Automated Nutrition System (FANS) Application Automation testing experience
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: This is a mission-critical position for our company. We will offer a very competitive salary and benefits package based on your experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Performance Bonus: Annual performance bonus based on your job performance and contributions to innovation
- Benefits: Excellent health insurance, paid time off and holidays, continuing education resources
- Career Growth: At EPIC, you have the opportunity to grow and take on increased responsibilities as your experience and interests grow. We take pride in providing our team members opportunities to grow into increasingly responsible roles in their profession at a pace of their choice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to Commute:
- Tallahassee, FL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tallahassee, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person