Principal Consultant (Cloud Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Principal Consultant (Cloud Infrastructure): Leading the delivery of strategic consulting service offerings and architecting enterprise system transformations with an accent on hybrid cloud and data center consolidation. Focus on designing high-level architectures, developing cost models, and presenting technical solutions to C-level executives.

Location: Hybrid (Chicago, Illinois)

Salary: $300,000 - $350,000 a year

Company

hirify.global builds platforms for digital business by weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation, analytics, and software delivery.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of strategic consulting engagements and represent service offerings during the sales cycle, including project scoping and proposal development.
• Facilitate strategy, roadmap, design, and planning workshops for clients to transform their IT environments.
• Lead technical project teams to ensure engagements are delivered successfully, on time, and meet business objectives.
• Develop and present high-level architectural analysis and project deliverables to client executive management.
• Act as a technology thought leader, maintaining knowledge of IT infrastructure trends and enhancing existing service offerings.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in related areas, with 5+ years specifically developing and implementing infrastructure solutions for large companies.
• Proven track record in architecting enterprise system architectures and hybrid cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, OpenStack, vRA).
• Expertise in data center transformations, designs, consolidations, and virtualization (Server, Storage, Desktop).
• Experience providing financial alternative analysis using cost models such as TCO and ROI.
• Previous experience as a Director or above in an IT leadership role or significant professional consulting experience.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid capacity in Chicago, Illinois.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid company holidays, time off, and parental/caregiver leave.
• Access to a multi-million-dollar lab for training and technology experimentation.
• Sponsorship for certifications and credentials for continued professional learning.