Position Description:
The Architect of Conference Strategy & Infrastructure, you will spearhead the advancement of our conference technology through sophisticated, resilient, and automated network solutions. Your role encompasses evaluating existing infrastructures, exploring avant-garde enhancements, and crafting a global framework for skill and equipment distribution.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive global testing standards for all infrastructure equipment and Points of Deployment ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee the design and execution of network readiness assessments to guarantee that all infrastructure are capable of meeting operational requirements and performance benchmarks.
• Lead load testing initiatives to evaluate system capacity and performance under varying conditions, identifying potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all infrastructure components are operating on the latest software versions, maintaining compliance with current standards and security protocols
• Monitor and analyze test results, generating detailed reports that provide insights into system performance, software integrity, and adherence to global testing standards.
• Execute comprehensive analyses of current network architectures to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Deploy automation solutions to elevate network performance and operational efficiency.
• Implement load-testing solutions and templates across global lab locations.
• Formulate a global deployment model for skilled personnel and equipment tailored to diverse conference needs.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation across regions and cities.
• Maintain updated Global Technical Clauses, ensuring current verbiage, access, pricing, and SLA across all regions.
• Ensure consistent SRE dashboard monitoring globally for all conference tiers.
• Develop and implement a network synthetic monitoring distribution and installation model.
• Forge strategic partnerships with conference technology providers and assess their offerings.
• Evaluate global contractors to guarantee optimal event coverage and support.
• Maintain globally ISP position and posture to ensure all regions, Venues have enterprise level ISP primary and secondary circuits with High Availability and failover configuration
• Collaborate with event organizers, IT teams, and venue coordinators to align network requirements with conference objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on network infrastructure opportunities to stakeholders.
• Review and maintain all global third-party services and technology requirements and roadmap enhancements. Ensure all SLA are current with each technology verbiage in conference contracts (Registration/RFID/Digital Signage/1:1/AV Partner/Conference Navigator

What You Need:

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Experience with major Networking Technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Meraki etc)
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven experience in project management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture or related roles.
• Strong understanding of network, server, and storage architecture.
• Proficiency in designing and maintaining network designs and architecture.
• Knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
• Experience with enterprise-level IT infrastructure planning and development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Experience with monitoring and management tools.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

• Independent Work Capability: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take initiative in complex projects.
• Vendor Collaboration: Skilled in partnering with vendors to successfully execute projects and resolve technical issues.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to collaborate with the Network Architect team to develop and plan technology roadmaps.
• Team Leadership: Proven experience in mentoring and managing team members to foster professional growth.

What you’ll receive:

• Competitive compensation.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
• 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
• Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Gartner Gives Charity Match.

And much more!

What are we:

• Action Oriented - Deliver fast, get great results. We embrace the vision, roadmap to success and the action it takes to make it happen.

• Intellectually Curious - Seek to learn, love to teach. We’re humble and embrace respectful, radical candor with a mindset of ongoing professional and personal development.Collaborative - One team, shared mission. We welcome feedback and understand the value of working together to accomplish more than what is possible individually.

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• Develop and implement comprehensive global testing standards for all infrastructure equipment and Points of Deployment ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee the design and execution of network readiness assessments to guarantee that all infrastructure are capable of meeting operational requirements and performance benchmarks.
• Lead load testing initiatives to evaluate system capacity and performance under varying conditions, identifying potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all infrastructure components are operating on the latest software versions, maintaining compliance with current standards and security protocols
• Monitor and analyze test results, generating detailed reports that provide insights into system performance, software integrity, and adherence to global testing standards.
• Execute comprehensive analyses of current network architectures to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Deploy automation solutions to elevate network performance and operational efficiency.
• Implement load-testing solutions and templates across global lab locations.
• Formulate a global deployment model for skilled personnel and equipment tailored to diverse conference needs.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation across regions and cities.
• Maintain updated Global Technical Clauses, ensuring current verbiage, access, pricing, and SLA across all regions.
• Ensure consistent SRE dashboard monitoring globally for all conference tiers.
• Develop and implement a network synthetic monitoring distribution and installation model.
• Forge strategic partnerships with conference technology providers and assess their offerings.
• Evaluate global contractors to guarantee optimal event coverage and support.
• Maintain globally ISP position and posture to ensure all regions, Venues have enterprise level ISP primary and secondary circuits with High Availability and failover configuration
• Collaborate with event organizers, IT teams, and venue coordinators to align network requirements with conference objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on network infrastructure opportunities to stakeholders.
• Review and maintain all global third-party services and technology requirements and roadmap enhancements. Ensure all SLA are current with each technology verbiage in conference contracts (Registration/RFID/Digital Signage/1:1/AV Partner/Conference Navigato