Provides expert multi-technology advice to internal clients, analyzing and providing strategies and solutions on all aspects of infrastructure software, hardware features and related technology components
Architect end-to-end AI solutions: secure AI factories, data architectures, and automation frameworks
Recommends, advises and executes on the best design for information technology architectures
Leads the design and communicates high level structure to enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs
Uses client business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures software
Creates designs that provide holistic views, but also contain the details of the components and interconnections between components
Involved with projects at the time of inception and is involved along with the project manager in the planning and governance of projects and the functional analysis (FA) of developing the initial requirements
Researches and investigates emerging infrastructure technologies, particularly on software defined infrastructure features and the best practices associated with these trends
Advises on the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to improving current methodologies, processes and tools

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation qualification preferred
TOGAF / COBIT or related certification preferred
Certified Software related certification is desired
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification and/or competitor certifications strongly desired
minimum of 8 years of industry experience working with technical sales, direct/reseller channels driving business
Industry experience in sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, or healthcare
Deep knowledge across the Cisco portfolio and competitive offerings

Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

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