Infrastructure Architect

Serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for defining and governing the architecture of enterprise infrastructure platforms across Dallas County. This includes core systems such as cloud environments, server infrastructure, databases, and storage platforms. Partners with technology leaders and County departments to define future-state architecture, drive modernization, support transformation initiatives, and ensure secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Aligns infrastructure design with cybersecurity, enterprise data, application platforms, and service delivery needs.

Cloud, Server, & Storage:  This role will design scalable, secure and resilient infrastructure solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environment.  Requires deep knowledge in cloud architecture. virtualization, storage frameworks and automation tools.  

Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or in a job-related field. Six (6) years of work-related experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, or infrastructure strategy. Certifications (Preferred) • Azure or AWS Architect-level certification, VMware Design Expert, RHCA, or equivalent • TOGAF, Zachman, or similar enterprise architecture certification • ITIL, COBIT, or related operational frameworks Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of infrastructure architecture principles across cloud, server, storage, and database systems • Skill in communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership presence • Ability to translate technical vision into practical execution and measurable results • Knowledge of strategic thinking aligned with public service, resilience, and enterprise enablement • Skill in multi-cloud environments, networking, security frameworks, and enterprise architecture • Skill in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), storage, and database architectures • Skill in Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps automation, and IT governance models • Skill in managing large-scale enterprise IT infrastructures • Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud security, and IT risk management • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and executive-level discussions • Skill in technical writing, documentation, and communication Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record. Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history. Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code. “Individuals holding or considered for a position which has, or may have, access to criminal justice databases including the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems, NCIC/TCIC and similar databases, must pass a national fingerprint-based records check prior to placement in such position and may be denied placement in such positions and/or access to such systems. Individuals must also maintain the ability to pass the records check while in the position or until such time that the Commissioners Court and the County Civil Service Commission deem this position no longer has this requirement.” Physical/Environmental Requirements: Occasional travel to County sites, vendor meetings, conferences, and industry events. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.Defines enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture strategies that support scalable, high-performance, and secure services. Designs infrastructure platforms that enable automation, mobility, business continuity, and modernization goals. Aligns service delivery with County priorities such as public safety, justice systems, health services, and civic access. Ensures enterprise infrastructure meets performance, reliability, and uptime expectations for internal and public-facing systems. Guides design of infrastructure to support large-scale applications, analytics, and digital services. Promotes unified infrastructure capabilities across hybrid (on-prem/cloud) and distributed systems. Establishes standards for infrastructure availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and operational support. Anticipates infrastructure needs for new technologies, M&A, public outreach, and community programs. Architect future-state infrastructure models that reduce complexity, cost, and risk. Leads long-range planning for compute, network, storage, and platform services. Promotes automation-first principles using infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code tools. Ensures architectural alignment with ITSM, change control, monitoring, and compliance practices. Collaborates with security architects on zero-trust, identity management, and secure infrastructure design. Evaluates current-state operations and recommend improvements in process, performance, and integration. Governs lifecycle and refresh planning for infrastructure platforms, licenses, and assets. Guides operational playbooks and standards used across engineering and operations teams. Leads infrastructure design for enterprise initiatives including modernization, digital transformation, cloud migration, and resilience. Defines reusable infrastructure patterns, architecture blueprints, and system integration models. Partners with application, data, and enterprise architects to ensure end-to-end alignment. Ensures systems are designed with scalability, interoperability, security, and recovery in mind. Architect solutions that integrate with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid infrastructure environments. Supports system interoperability with partner agencies, vendors, and intergovernmental platforms. Guides network architecture decisions in collaboration with telecom and security engineers. Promotes architecture modularity, portability, and maintainability across platforms. Defines architectural metrics, reference architectures, and quality standards for infrastructure services. Leads enterprise assessments of infrastructure maturity, resilience, and technical debt. Develops architecture roadmaps with phased improvements aligned to County strategy. Reviews and improves documentation, configuration management, and audit traceability. Evaluates toolsets, platforms, and vendor offerings for continuous improvement. Promotes enterprise monitoring and observability practices that enable data-driven quality improvements. Contributes to risk assessments, disaster recovery testing, and incident response reviews. Ensures infrastructure aligns with County values for accessibility, transparency, and equity in digital services. Mentors infrastructure engineers and promote architecture literacy across IT teams. Develops and maintains architectural guidelines, toolkits, and reusable design assets. Leads working groups focused on cloud enablement, hybrid architecture, and infrastructure modernization. Supports knowledge-sharing through internal architecture forums and cross-functional collaboration. Fosters a collaborative environment for shared ownership and open communication. Serves as a role model for inclusive leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking. Guides infrastructure-related training, certifications, and staff development plans. Provides architectural oversight to projects and ensure deliverables meet expected standards. Partners with County departments to understand evolving infrastructure needs and align with business goals. Communicates complex architectural decisions to executives, technology leaders, and non-technical audiences. Represents infrastructure architecture in governance boards, strategic planning, and budget discussions. Leads architectural engagement in vendor selection, contract reviews, and implementation oversight. Collaborates with procurement and finance on technology lifecycle planning and investment optimization. Contributes to grant applications, digital inclusion strategies, and sustainability initiatives. Builds strong relationships with peer architects, CIO leadership, and cross-agency stakeholders. Advocates for County-wide infrastructure standards, architecture review processes, and secure design practices. Performs other duties as assigned.