Data Centre and Application Hosting Strategy Architect – Ignite Technical Resources

Job Title: Data Centre and Application Hosting Strategy Architect

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: On behalf of our valued client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Data Centre and Application Hosting Strategy Architect.Summary of the RoleThis contract position involves developing a comprehensive infrastructure, datacentre, and cloud hosting strategy to support a client’s IT application delivery goals. The role includes gathering business requirements, assessing the current application inventory, and creating a 3-5+ year roadmap with actionable recommendations.Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct business requirements analysis through workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Evaluate and enhance an application inventory assessment to determine hosting readiness.
• Develop infrastructure/cloud hosting strategies that align with organizational objectives for scalability, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Create a detailed roadmap with phased implementation milestones and recommendations.
• Deliver comprehensive reports, including business requirements, application assessments, and strategic hosting options.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, emphasizing actionable insights and industry best practices.

Core Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in consulting roles related to infrastructure and hosting strategy (10 years without certifications/relevant education).
• Expertise in datacentre architecture, cloud hosting, and migration strategies.
• Proficiency in developing cloud and infrastructure roadmaps.
• Strong background in application inventory assessments and technical requirement evaluation.
• Familiarity with creating strategic documents for hosting solutions, including hybrid, private, and public cloud models.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working in Healthcare IT environments.
• Skilled in crafting business requirements and application inventory reports.
• Familiarity with HPE Greenlake, private cloud, or vendor-managed hosting models.
• Proven ability to present findings and recommendations to executive audiences.

TermsThis is a 12-month part-time contract with flexible scheduling. The engagement will primarily be remote, with occasional onsite work required in Victoria, BC, for information-gathering sessions. Travel costs for onsite work will be negotiated during the contract finalization phase. Candidates must use their own hardware for the engagement. Background checks and references are not required for submission.About Ignite Technical: Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.Equal Opportunity Employer: Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.Work Permits: Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.Further Consideration: We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.Follow Us: Check us out on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter and Threads for company updates and job postings!Ignite. Wired for People.

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