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Systems Architect

  • JR-01197
  • Information Technology
  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Corporate Office, London
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Leads the technical design, roadmap, and strategic direction for the Group’s Microsoft Cloud, Directory Services, and systems-related technical capabilities.

  • Function as team lead for Active Directory / Entra ID / Windows environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management
  • Provide design and architecture guidance regarding projects and incidents associated with Active Directory / Windows topics for messaging administrators, programmers, web developers, network security engineers, database analysts, network managers, and implementation teams.
  • Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation
  • Participate in the analysis and redesign of existing infrastructure systems and services
  • Participate in the analysis, design and implementation of future infrastructure systems and services
  • Create and maintain documentation on SOPs and System Design
  • Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new systems technologies
  • Perform capacity planning, upgrades and expansion of Active Directory environment
  • Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in support of assigned projects
  • Effectively coordinates project efforts so that deliverables are met within the appropriate timeframe and budget constraints or budget estimates.
  • Documentation of technical work is required with every project and technical standard
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Provide technical direction to vendor on complex firewall changes
  • Regular communications with hotel and corporate teams and vendors are required (both verbal and email)
  • Projects and meetings are multinational and this position requires attendance outside of normal working hours
  • Planning and multi-tasking is a requirement of this position, since this position typically is lead for several concurrent projects
  • Communicate with hotel teams regarding outstanding tasks and deliverables and assist in maintaining the defined timeline
  • Participate in training and vendor activities concerning new technology and solutions

Skills and Desired Experience:

The individual should be familiar with standard operating procedures and best practices in the listed technology areas, and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals:

  • Windows Server and Active Directory Architecture
  • Windows Server and Active Directory Security
  • Active Directory integrated applications
  • Entra ID / Azure AD
  • DNS services • DHCP services • NTP services
  • Microsoft 365 and Office 365 configuration, management, oversight
  • File and Print services
  • Auditing technologies and tools, and provide reports, as needed
  • Auditing and security policies and procedures
  • SCCM and WSUS, for both servers and desktops
  • Virtualization • Firewalls
  • High Availability / Disaster Recovery Design Concepts
  • n-Tier infrastructure
  • Cloud Networking Familiarity: VPCs, subnets, load balancers, DNS, and connectivity options (VPN, Direct Connect).
  • Integration with Legacy Systems: Designing solutions that integrate with on-premises or legacy systems and managing data flows between different environments.
  • Performance and Cost Optimization: Expertise in designing cost-efficient solutions while meeting performance requirements.

Experience required

  • 7+ years hands-on experience in Windows / Active Directory environments
  • 4+ years hands-on experience in a complex architectural environment
  • Experience in Windows Server / Active Directory, and related services
  • Auditing methodologies
  • Security methodologies
  • Virtualization methodologies
  • Firewalls and tiered environment methodologies
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery methodologies
  • ​BS in a technology field. Equivalent experience can be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

  • Manage various technical team activities in coordination with their respective managers
  • Work constructively with internal MOHG teams and sub-contract partners
  • No direct managerial supervision responsibilities

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