IT Infrastructure and Systems Architect

Company DescriptionSoftware Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.Job DescriptionProject - the aim you'll haveOur client is a rapidly expanding medical group integrating facilities across multiple Polish regions. Due to this intense growth, we are seeking a dedicated IT professional ready to take full ownership of the technology landscape.This is a critical, hands-on strategic role where you will be solely responsible for designing, building, and standardizing the entire IT infrastructure for the group.The core mission is to establish a unified, scalable, and highly secure technology foundation. This means driving all key decisions on architecture, networking, and cloud strategy. Crucially, the role involves selecting robust, value-driven solutions that ensure compliance and efficiency while making highly effective use of the company’s technological investment.Position - How You'll ContributeDevelop and execute a comprehensive, long-term IT infrastructure strategy that supports rapid business expansion and operational requirementsLead the full lifecycle of system deployment, from architectural blueprinting to hands-on installation of standardized networks, servers, and systems across all facilitiesEvaluate infrastructure needs and make definitive, cost-optimized choices regarding the optimal mix of on-premise solutions versus cloud adoptionSelect, justify, and procure appropriate, robust IT solutions, hardware, and software, emphasizing the strategic alignment, practicality, and long-term value of all chosen tools and platformsOversee the successful integration of major new platforms, including specialized medical systemsTake full ownership of the deployed infrastructure, ensuring its sustained security, stability, maintenance, and future scalabilityWork directly with local IT support staff at each site to ensure smooth implementation and compliance with new standardsQualificationsWhat you’ll need to succeedDeep, practical experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex, multi-site network and server architecturesProven ability to analyze requirements and determine the most effective, scalable, and cost-conscious balance between cloud solutions and on-premise systemsExperience selecting and implementing professional, hardware and software solutions appropriate for a growth-stage companyA strong background as a technical leader and individual contributor capable of direct, hands-on implementation and problem-solvingExceptional communication skills are essential to influence and align diverse stakeholders, including technical and non-technical staff, on new standards and solutionsUnderstanding of the need for high reliability and regulatory compliance (e.g., data security) in the medical or healthcare sector