Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Datacentre Transformation Architect for one of our partners, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. This position requires flexibility to work on US times and flexibility to travel abroad when needed. **Responsibilities:** * Assessment and Analysis: * Conduct thorough assessments of clients' datacentre infrastructure, including branch offices and edge locations. * Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in both centralized and distributed environments. * Strategy and Roadmap Development: * Create comprehensive datacentre transformation strategies and roadmaps, aligning with clients' business objectives. * Design solutions incorporating the latest technologies, industry best practices, and scalability for diverse environments. * Reference Architecture and Best Practices: * Utilize industry best practices and reference architectures to design efficient and scalable solutions for centralized and distributed architectures. * Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in datacentre transformation and edge computing. * Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Implementation: * Advise on the design and implementation of private cloud environments, considering security, compliance, and performance requirements. * Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment of hybrid cloud solutions. * Sustainability Integration: * Integrate sustainability considerations into datacentre transformation plans for both centralized and distributed environments. * Advocate for green technologies and energy\-efficient practices in datacentres and edge locations. * Client Advisory: * Provide expert advice to clients on datacentre transformation, private cloud implementation, and technology choices. * Collaborate with clients to address concerns and provide innovative solutions for hybrid cloud strategies. * Business Case Preparation: * Develop detailed business cases for datacentre transformation projects, covering both centralized and edge environments. * Collaborate with financial analysts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial models. * Presales Activities: * Engage in presales activities, including presentations, technology roadmaps, workshops, and technical discussions. * Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and contribute to compelling proposals for hybrid cloud solutions. **Requirements:** * Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. * 10\-15 years of proven experience as a Datacentre Transformation Architect or in a similar role. * In\-depth knowledge of datacentre technologies, cloud solutions, and emerging trends with operational and service delivery experience: * Hybrid Cloud: Azure VMware solution, AWS and Azure Public cloud * Data Center Consolidation and Private Cloud: Assessment, Foundation, Build \& Migrate. * HCI Platform: Nutanix, VxRail and vSAN * Migration Solutions: OEM Natives, Zerto, Platespin and Carbonite * Compute, Container Virtualization: VMware, Hyper\-V, OpenShift * Backup Solutions: Rubrik, NetApp, Commvault and VEEM * Hybrid Storage Arrays: PureStorage, Dell\-EMC and NetApp * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Ability to collaborate with cross\-functional teams. * Familiarity with sustainability practices in datacentre operations, datacentre managed services is a plus. **Benefits:** * Competitive Salary based on experience * Social and medical insurance * Learning, development and career progression