PpThe IT infrastructure and Cloud Architect at Solvias AG is a strategic role responsible for designing, reviewing, evolving, and governing the company’s enterprise-wide IT Infrastructure and Cloud architecture. Kindly note, that this role is limited to a 2 years contract. This role ensures that the infrastructure and cloud platforms and technology solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and regulatory requirements. By providing architectural leadership and oversight, the IT Infrastructure and Cloud Architect must drive operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, and technological innovation across the organization. Their work must ensure that systems are scalable, secure, and resilient. /pulliArchitectural Leadership: Lead the design and evolution of enterprise IT Infrastructure and Cloud architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business strategy /liliTechnology Roadmap: Develop and maintain technology roadmaps, standards, and patterns for Infrastructure, Cloud platforms, and business applications integrations /liliSolution Design: Oversee solution architecture for complex initiatives, integrating hardware, software, data integrations and cloud platforms /liliStakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions /liliSecurity Architecture: Build “secure by design” systems and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 standards and other regulatory requirements /liliInnovation Evaluation: Assess emerging technologies and industry trends and recommend adoption to enhance business capabilities and efficiency /liliDocumentation Governance: Create and maintain architectural documentation, CMDB, blueprints, and governance models for compliance and future reference /liliOperational Excellence: Ensure robust infrastructure design, including backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity /liliCollaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Lab IT, to identify infrastructure requirements and implement technical solutions /liliContinuous Improvement: Monitor system performance and security, proactively recommending enhancements and responding quickly to incidents /li /ululliBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent work experience /liliMinimum of 10 years of hands‑on infrastructure and cloud platforms engineering or architecture experience /liliStrong expertise with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, Active Directory) /liliProven experience in backup, restore, and disaster recovery implementation and management /liliDemonstrated experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), cloud solutions (Azure, AWS), storage, and networking /liliProficient with automation, scripting, and configuration tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, and Ansible /liliExperience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and API management /liliExperience in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences) is a strong advantage /liliKnowledge of regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001) and security best practices /liliStrong business acumen and ability to align technology solutions with business objectives /liliStrategic vision and ability to drive long‑term technology roadmap /liliSolid influencing and management skills to guide stakeholders and teams toward architectural standards /liliSkilled in managing organizational change and driving adoption of new technologies /liliExcellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, especially for complex systems /liliEffective communicator, capable of clear and concise documentation and interaction /liliCollaborative approach, able to work effectively within cross‑functional teams /liliCommitment to continuous improvement and staying current with evolving technologies /liliWillingness to mentor IT colleagues and promote knowledge sharing /liliAdaptability and comfort working in fast‑paced, evolving environments /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr