Infrastructure Architect (Buffalo Grove)

Trident Consulting is seeking a Infrastructure Architect for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services.Job title: Infrastructure ArchitectLocation : Buffalo Grove, IL (Hybrid OR Remote)Pay rate : $54/hr on W2Type: Contract(W2)OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Architect with SRE expertise to lead strategic infrastructure transformation as part of a large-scale separation initiative from CVS. This role will play a critical part in evaluating and designing future-state infrastructure, ensuring high reliability, scalability, and performance across distributed platforms.Key Responsibilities• Lead assessment and design of standalone infrastructure independent of CVS, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency• Drive end-to-end infrastructure migration strategy including iSeries (IBM i), AIX systems, and CVS-hosted applications• Provide architectural guidance for hybrid infrastructure including legacy systems, on-prem X86, and Linux environments• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles for high availability, observability, and automation• Design network architecture with focus on performance optimization and latency reduction• Collaborate with stakeholders on migration roadmap, risks, and execution planning• Evaluate cloud and co-location strategies for legacy modernization• Provide expert recommendations for future-state architecture decisionsRequired Qualifications• 12+ years of experience in Infrastructure Architecture / SRE / Platform Engineering• Strong expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) and AIX systems• Experience in large-scale infrastructure migration and transformation programs• Experience with lift-and-shift migrations to cloud or data centers• Exposure to X86 and Linux environments• Knowledge of public cloud (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)• Strong understanding of SRE practices and networking fundamentalsRequired Qualifications• 12+ years of experience in Infrastructure Architecture / SRE / Platform Engineering• Strong expertise in IBM iSeries (AS/400) and AIX systems• Experience in large-scale infrastructure migration and transformation programs• Experience with lift-and-shift migrations to cloud or data centers• Exposure to X86 and Linux environments• Knowledge of public cloud (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable)• Strong understanding of SRE practices and networking fundamentalsPreferred Qualifications• Experience in CVS / Omnicare environments• Hands-on with automation tools like Terraform or Ansible• Experience in hybrid cloud and data center exit programs• Knowledge of healthcare compliance requirementsLeadership & Soft Skills• Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills• Ability to drive decisions in complex environments• Proven leadership in large transformation programs• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinkingAbout Trident ConsultingTrident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.