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New It Job: Virtual Infrastructure Architect
According to Forrester Research, the position of virtual infrastructure architect is one of the most important new job categories emerging within the IT workforce. With so many companies adopting virtualization technology as a way to cut costs and optimize resources, there is an increased demand for IT workers with virtualization expertise. The VI architect, Forrester says, would be responsible to oversee the operation of both the physical and virtual platforms across server, storage and network infrastructure domains. The position requires a range of virtual skills, including a broad knowledge of virtualization platforms and tools.
Relevant experience is just as important as any certification for the VI architect position. Employers will not discount a candidate just because he or she isn't a VMware Certified Professional or Citrix Certified Administrator. Forrester advises employers to seek a VI architect with several years of hands-on virtualization experience, such as playing the role of technical lead on a large-scale server consolidation or virtualization initiative involving physical-to-virtual migrations. Not only will virtualization experience be required, but IT managers should also be looking for a technology generalist with experience and background in several areas of infrastructure, including networking and storage systems. The VI architect will help the network and storage teams, for instance, understand how virtual elements should perform and how to troubleshoot problems in the virtual realm.
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