Lead Infrastructure Architect en Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton is a national advisory firm with a global presence, committed to delivering tailored, innovative solutions that drive success for our clients. Backed by deep industry knowledge and a forward-thinking approach, we serve a wide range of industries with strategies that fuel growth and long-term impact. We are equally committed to our people, providing a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment where team members are empowered to lead, innovate, and thrive in meaningful ways.

About the Role
The Lead Infrastructure Architect is responsible for designing and delivering enterprise infrastructure solutions across network, voice, and cloud platforms. This is a client-facing leadership role that balances technical depth with consultative solution design. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to mid-market clients, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with long-term business objectives.

This role may not be for you: if you prefer to stay deep in technical execution without engaging clients, shaping solution strategy, or collaborating with cross-functional leaders.

This role may be for you: if you thrive in architecting end-to-end IT solutions, enjoy bridging technical strategy with business goals, and are motivated by influencing enterprise technology direction while mentoring others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Strategy

• Design enterprise infrastructure solutions spanning networking, unified communications/voice, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop technical roadmaps and architecture frameworks tailored to mid-market client needs.
• Act as the senior technical authority for escalated, complex architecture challenges.
• Ensure alignment with compliance, security, and industry standards.

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Partner directly with C-level and IT leadership at client organizations to shape IT infrastructure strategy.
• Differentiate Dean Dorton’s services by emphasizing consultative, long-term value delivery rather than transactional solutions.
• Support business development efforts through solutioning for proposals, RFPs, and pre-sales conversations.
• Present technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead Infrastructure Engineers and Architects, fostering skill development in solution design and client advisory.
• Promote best practices in system design, project execution, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless service delivery.

Innovation & Firm Contribution

• Stay current with emerging infrastructure, network, and cloud technologies.
• Drive adoption of innovative tools and practices that enhance client solutions and service offerings.
• Represent the firm at industry events, reinforcing Dean Dorton’s reputation as a trusted advisor.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on network, voice, and cloud solutions. Previous experience including leadership or team management preferred.
• Proven experience in enterprise solution design and client advisory.
• Expertise in at least four of the following:
  • Networking (routing, switching, Cisco/Meraki platforms)
  • Unified communications / enterprise voice systems
  • Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or hybrid models)
  • Windows Server & Active Directory administration
  • Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Security, MFA, and disaster recovery solutions
• Advanced certifications preferred (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, AWS).
• Strong client-facing communication and consultative skills.

• Flexible work schedules and environment
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs
• Retirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing.
• Telemedicine, mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement