Sr. Infrastructure Architect | Networking (60%+ travel)

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Who is Trace3 ? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. Role Overview As a Senior IT Infrastructure Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design and on-site implementation of a comprehensive technology refresh for veterinary hospital facilities. This role requires a blend of high-level architectural planning, financial accountability, and "boots on the ground" technical leadership. You will be the primary technical authority responsible for modernizing critical clinical environments, ensuring seamless integration between general IT systems and specialized veterinary medical modalities. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Deployment Strategy Design robust, scalable on-site architectures tailored for a 24/7 veterinary hospital environment. Develop comprehensive Deployment Plans and Methods of Procedure (MOP) for all supporting personnel to ensure zero-to-minimal clinical disruption during the refresh. Draft detailed Scope Documentation, technical documentation as needed. Develop a conversion schedule and timeline depicting multiple work shifts and resources. Work with teams to provision IP space for future projects Create Support Handoff documentation to outline micro segmentation of networks and VLANs with static name and IP assignments. Preconfigure Meraki and VeloCloud networks per technical documentation. Financial & Resource Accountability Calculate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for all supporting hardware, including server, storage, and networking components. Perform infrastructure sizing and capacity planning to support high-resolution medical imaging and electronic health records (EHR). On-site Leadership & Hypercare Direct on-site support teams during the technology refresh, serving as the lead consultant to drive industry best practices. Lead on-site hypercare activities post-deployment, providing advanced troubleshooting across networking, server, and storage stacks to remediate all outstanding issues. Act as the primary technical liaison for client executives, providing clear status updates and strategic recommendations. Coordinate with low voltage subcontractors to convey cabling requirements and answer any questions they may have during the installation process. Third-Party & Clinical Integration Collaborate with third-party application vendors to integrate connected clinical modalities (e.g., Digital Radiography, PACS, Laboratory Analyzers) into the core architecture. Ensure all vendor-specific requirements for security and connectivity are met within the hospital’s network framework. Required Qualifications & Skills Ability to travel (50%+) and work weekends as needed (actual conversions may demand long hours) Virtualization Mastery: Extensive, hands-on experience with both vmWare ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. Technical Depth: Advanced proficiency in networking (LAN/WAN, VLANs), server infrastructure, and storage solutions (SAN/NAS). Consultancy Mindset: Proven ability to organize and direct technical teams while maintaining a client-centric, authoritative approach to project delivery. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; must be comfortable translating complex technical concepts for executive-level stakeholders. Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required. Preferred Qualifications Healthcare Experience: Prior experience working on-site in a human or veterinary healthcare facility is strongly preferred. Clinical Knowledge: Familiarity with medical application workflows and data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA or equivalent veterinary standards). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Estimated Pay Range $133,000 - $175,000 USD The Pe