Wintel and Linux Product Architect – IT Technical Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and execution of intricate Wintel and Linux server solutions, encompassing operating systems, virtualization platforms, and related infrastructure components.

• Establish and uphold architectural standards, policies, and procedures for Wintel and Linux environments.

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and security standards.

• Assess emerging Wintel and Linux technologies and offer recommendations for their adoption and integration.

• Collaborate with IT teams to guarantee seamless integration and optimal performance of server infrastructure.

• Provide expert technical direction and support for critical incidents and issues.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for escalations.

• Create and maintain documentation for Wintel and Linux architectural designs and configurations.

• Mentor junior engineers and administrators, offering technical leadership.

• Engage in capacity planning and performance optimization.

• Spearhead automation initiatives for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Wintel and Linux server administration and architecture.

• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and associated services.

• Expert-level knowledge of Linux distributions such as RHEL and Ubuntu, as well as services like HA Proxy.

• In-depth understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and cloud platforms including Azure and AWS.

• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell.

• Strong grasp of networking concepts, storage systems (SAN/NAS), and server security best practices.

• Proven capability to design and implement highly available and disaster recovery solutions for Wintel and Linux.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Relevant industry certifications such as MCSE, RHCE, or VCP are highly desirable.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.