Private Platform Infrastructure Architect - SVP

About CitiCiti, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and, in our clients’, best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do. We keep the bank safe and provide the technical tools our workers need to be successful. We design our digital architecture and ensure our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. Our operations teams manage risk, resources, and program management. We focus on enterprise resiliency and business continuity. We develop, coordinate, and execute strategic operational plans. Essentially, Enterprise Operations & Technology re-engineers’ client and partner processes to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and controlled services.Citi Technology Infrastructure provides the critical technical foundation for Citi’s operations and is responsible for delivering IT solutions, scalable infrastructure services, and secure capabilities while creating a trusted customer experience and enabling Citi’s workforce to be the best for our clients. Making the bank simpler, greener, and better connected while powering it with trusted, well-secured platforms and data, and automating policy enforcement through code are all at the heart of our refreshed global strategy. Data Quality, Simplification, Environmental Stability, Automation, and Service Excellence are the key pillars and priorities on our strategic journey.The Private Platform Infrastructure Architect plays a critical role in fulfilling the firm’s commitment to safety and soundness by ensuring Citi delivers efficient and high-quality solutions and technologies, coordinating foundational macro technology strategies, ensuring Citi’s readiness to safely leverage new technologies, and making Citi a competitive destination for the best technical talent.Job Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Private Cloud, Virtualization, and Automation Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge private cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, virtualization technologies, and automation frameworks to support scalable and efficient IT environments. You will play a key role in shaping our cloud strategy, optimizing resources, and enabling seamless automation to deliver reliable, high-performance services across our organization.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement private cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance to support enterprise needs.Lead architecture and solution design for virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, KubeVirt, Nutanix) with a focus on reducing footprint and optimizing operational efficiency.Develop and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, vRealize Automation) to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, security, and application teams, to integrate automation and orchestration into the cloud environment.Oversee and contribute to the migration of workloads from traditional data centers to private cloud or hybrid cloud environments.Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure that the organization remains at the forefront of innovation in cloud and virtualization solutions.Drive cost optimization efforts, including reducing vendor dependency and managing licensing costs by transitioning to open-source or alternative technologies where applicable.Provide leadership and mentoring to engineering teams, enabling them to implement best practices for cloud and virtualization architecture.Ensure compliance with organizational security, regulatory, and governance policies, particularly during the design and implementation of automation solutions.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and automation to ensure service reliability and availability.Qualifications:Minimum 8+ years of progressively advancing experience in large-scale, enterprise class roles, with a focus on cloud architecture, virtualization, and automation.Extensive experience with VMware, VCF, KubeVirt, Nutanix, vRealize Suite, Software Defined Networking, Physical Network, Storage, Containers, Public Cloud (Google, AWS, Azure), and other virtualization platforms.Proven experience in developing and implementing automation frameworks using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet/Chef, vRA/vRO, or equivalent.Experience with orchestrators, configuration management frameworks, etc.Familiarity with security fundamentals at the infrastructure level, including cloud, hypervisor, and operating system level.Strong understanding of network architecture, storage systems, and security practices in private and public cloud environments.Background in architecting complex customer solutions in a rapidly evolving technology domain.Experience as a solutions architect, enterprise architect, or in an architect consulting delivery role with a solution mentality.Proven track record of working in a strategic advisory role with peers and business.Experience in defining IT strategy, standards, and architecture.Certifications (preferred):VMware Certified Professional (VCP)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified OpenShift AdministratorRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or similar certifications in automation and cloud technologies.Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of leading successful cloud and virtualization projects.Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical work.Additional information may be found at  | Twitter: @Citi | YouTube:  | Blog:  | Facebook:  | LinkedIn: .------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Systems & Engineering------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Irving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$156,160.00 - $234,240.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Nov 06, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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