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Horizon Connect @ Wall BCBSNJ
Horizon Connect @ Wall BCBSNJ appears to represent a local program or office associated with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Its connection is to the healthcare insurance sector, with an apparent focus on local outreach and engagement involving members and healthcare providers in the Wall, New Jersey area. Available public information is limited, so the profile reflects the affiliation indicated by the organization’s name rather than a broader standalone company description.

Senior Infrastructure Architect

Architects secure, highly available infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments for Horizon BCBSNJ. Shapes infrastructure roadmaps, automation, governance, and AI adoption.

Description

  • Design and maintain secure, scalable, highly available infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments
  • Assess emerging technologies and build long-term infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business goals and industry standards
  • Define how AI is adopted across infrastructure and cloud
  • Lead the development and implementation of infrastructure strategies
  • Advise IT, Security, and business teams as an infrastructure architecture expert
  • Clarify business needs, document requirements, and ensure solutions meet corporate policies and standards
  • Automate provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance for infrastructure and end-user devices
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across experience levels
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and security standards
  • Resolve complex infrastructure issues and identify their root causes
  • Develop and implement ways to reduce IT and infrastructure costs
  • Assess third-party services, support vendor selection, and work with Sourcing on contract reviews
  • Improve infrastructure services and performance while keeping current with technologies and best practices

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • At least eight years of experience in IT engineering or a related field
  • Expertise in IT technologies, protocols, and architecture
  • Broad enterprise infrastructure architecture expertise covering compute, storage, backup, SAN/NAS, hybrid cloud, networking, high availability, disaster recovery, virtual desktops, roadmaps, governance, and cross-functional technical direction
  • Understanding of automation and infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Python
  • Knowledge of security and governance practices, including IAM, NIST, and CIS
  • Familiarity with observability platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, and Dynatrace
  • Experience supporting cloud-based virtual desktop environments
  • Knowledge of compute systems, VMware, Nutanix, NAS/SAN and cloud storage
  • Knowledge of Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, and SMB storage protocols
  • Understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery
  • Knowledge of AWS and Azure compute and storage services
  • Advanced knowledge of VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V virtualization
  • Expertise in end-user computing and virtual desktop platforms, including Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Amazon WorkSpaces/AppStream
  • Expertise in distributed computing platforms and IT diagnostic tools
  • Expertise in technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and system upgrades
  • Expertise in systems management software, remote control, patch management, software distribution, and operating systems
  • In-depth knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks
  • Ability to design and implement complex infrastructure solutions
  • Skill in diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure problems
  • Ability to manage, monitor, and optimize infrastructure systems
  • Ability to script and automate storage tasks with PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear technical procedures
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels
  • Ability to follow and develop standard operating procedures
  • Preferred, but not required, certifications include CompTIA Storage Certified, CIS, CITAM, ITIL, AWS, Azure, VMware, and Nutanix certifications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Incentive plans
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

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