Infrastructure Architect - Telco / Networks

Employer:	WorleyParsons Group Updated: Nov 17 2015
Desired Expertise:	IT - Analysis & Management, IT - Networking & Telecom, IT - Sys Admin & Support
Experience:	15+ years
Minimum Education:	Some College
Location:	Houston, TX, US
Reference Code:	HOU00L1
Job Status:	Active / Open
Work Authorization:	None

Job Description:
Infrastructure Architect - Telco/ Networks Multinational Engineering Services & Advisory business Help shape the Enterprise Architecture practice Global team of high performers WorleyParsons is a leading provider of professional services to the resources & energy sectors and complex process industries. Our services cover the full asset spectrum both in size and lifecycle from the creation of new assets to services that sustain and enhance operating assets. With approximately 30,000 employees across 43 countries, we continue to push boundaries and extend our capabilities around the world. We're an Australian company that prides itself on providing safe and high-quality services which exceed our clients' expectations, which is why we manage some of the world's leading projects. At WorleyParsons we are proud of our people and passionate about delivery. WorleyParsons' information Management (iM) Group is embarking on a significant initiative to define a high level enterprise architecture focusing on the mapping of IT capabilities to business needs. To help drive this imperative we are seeking to secure an experienced Telco Infrastructure Architect to be based in either Calgary or Houston. This Infrastructure Architect role will have a primary focus on network architecture and will develop an enterprise-wide and global infrastructure architecture, focusing on the mapping of infrastructure capabilities to business needs. The Infrastructure Architect creates and maintains infrastructure architecture best practices, addressing application, data and technology in the context of business processes across the group. Specific accountabilities will include: Developing and maintaining an Infrastructure Lifecycle definition and align all network infrastructure to that lifecycle approach; Leadership direction and accountability for strategic infrastructure architecture plans, system design, and implementation Leading the implementation of infrastructure, information and application standards and provide reference architectures when required; Definition and maintenance of technology and integration models and current state information Champion best-practice in Architecture governance and process (TOGAF frameworks) within the Global Enterprise Architecture team; To be considered for this position you will be Degree qualified in CS/IS with a strong preference for post-graduate qualifications in a relevant business field. Specifically we require: Expert technical competency with a range of network hardware, security and configuration topologies; TOGAF certification and demonstrated success in adoption of architecture frameworks in a global organisation; Hands on experience in developing enterprise grade solutions in infrastructure design, engineering and/or systems analysis; Client-side experience within a large multinational with globally teams; Superior senior level stakeholder engagement and management skills; This is an outstanding leadership position within a genuine success story in the global energy & resources sector and an opportunity to shape the way we do business. WorleyParsons will offer you an excellent remuneration and benefits package, a friendly, professional and dynamic working environment with the opportunity to develop your career prospects internationally. To apply now for this role please complete the online application process through the WorleyParsons website www.worleyparsons.com. You must have current unrestricted working rights for the location you are applying to be eligible for consideration and only those candidates with appropriate qualifications and experience will be contacted directly. Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognised for this vacancy.