Deputy Director of Architecture and Planning

An organization in the public infrastructure sector is seeking a Deputy Director of Architecture and Planning in New York, NY. This role will shape cloud and enterprise architecture strategy, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure, network design, and integrated technology planning across complex systems.

About the Opportunity:

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  Shift: Day shift

  
  


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  Schedule: Monday to Friday

  
  


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  Hours: Standard business

  
  


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  Setting: Hybrid (Monday to Wednesday onsite; Thursday and Friday remote)

  
  

Responsibilities:

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  Define and govern cloud and enterprise architecture strategy across infrastructure, network, and software platforms.

  
  


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  Design and oversee hybrid networking solutions, including secure connectivity between core and remote systems.

  
  


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  Translate business requirements into technical specifications, roadmaps, and actionable architecture solutions.

  
  


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  Evaluate, select, and integrate technologies and platforms to support performance, scalability, and operational goals.

  
  


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  Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support implementation and documentation of architecture standards.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

  
  


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  At least 10 years of experience in system administration, software engineering, network engineering, or enterprise architecture.

  
  


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  Strong expertise in Azure cloud computing, networking protocols, and enterprise infrastructure.

  
  


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  Experience designing and implementing scalable system architectures, including hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations.

  
  


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  Experience with enterprise system integration and identity and access management, including Azure Entra.

  
  


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  Experience with Cisco or Meraki networking, including firewalls, TCP/IP, and secure network design.

  
  


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  Proficiency in architectural design patterns and modeling tools, along with experience establishing data integration strategies and data pipelines.

  
  


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  Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  
  


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  Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop environments and virtualization strategies.

  
  

Desired Skills:

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  Experience with large-scale project management systems such as Kahua or Primavera P6.

  
  


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  Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or public sector environments.

  
  


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  Relevant industry certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or TOGAF.