2,676 Infrastructure Architect jobs in the United States

**Description**
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently pursuing a new opportunity that has an opening for a **_Infrastructure Architect_** to work in Tampa, FL. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Enterprise Development, Application, and Training (EDAT) mission. In this mission we are focused on providing innovative, data-driven solutions and enterprise architecture enhancements to enable seamless operations across USSOCOM's global network. The program emphasizes rapid development and deployment of technologies to enhance the mobility and readiness of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in both combat and non-combat scenarios. Key tasks include program management, application development, training support, and technology integration to maintain USSOCOM's operational edge. The EDAT program underscores agility and adaptability, ensuring SOF professionals have access to the information and tools they need to meet evolving mission requirements.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-agnostic infrastructure architectures that support mission objectives across AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments.
+ Lead technical refresh and modernization initiatives by developing infrastructure roadmaps and solution strategies based on CENTCOM, USSOCOM, and other mission-driven environments.
+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams; guide junior architects in adopting secure DevSecOps processes in OCP, AKS, EKS, and ECS environments.
+ Ensure system compatibility and seamless integration with other customer systems and infrastructure across multiple networks and agencies.
+ Implement NIST and DoD-compliant security practices, including secure coding, system hardening, STIG application, and data encryption.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to assess gaps in infrastructure capabilities and propose long-term, forward-looking solutions that align with operational needs.
+ Set up and manage infrastructure components including storage environments, container registries, runtime environments, containerization tools, and scanning platforms.
+ Develop OCI-compliant containers, Helm charts, and Ansible roles to support automated VM and container deployments.
+ Drive infrastructure automation by creating and maintaining playbooks, scripts, and pipelines for provisioning, configuration, patching, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
+ Document infrastructure architectures, implementation guides, SOPs, and security requirements, including setting up local wikis for team-wide knowledge management.
+ Monitor infrastructure performance and availability, proactively identifying improvements to handle growing workloads and mission demands.
+ Insure compliance with industry and government standards including DISA STIGs, RMF, and NIST 800-53 requirements.
+ Lead infrastructure assessments and technical strategy sessions to improve integration, performance, and overall system resilience across classified environments.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience in infrastructure architecture, engineering, or systems integration. 12 years of applicable experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
+ Must possess an active Top Secret with active granted SCI access or pre-determined SCI eligibility.
+ Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing infrastructure solutions in AWS and Azure using OCP, ECS, EKS, and AKS.
+ Strong expertise in infrastructure security practices, including implementation of STIGs and compliance with RMF and NIST 800-53.
+ Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Podman), Helm, Ansible, and setting up CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment.
+ Experience in cross-domain solutions and interfacing with multiple government networks and stakeholders.
+ Proven leadership in providing infrastructure training, mentoring, and DevSecOps guidance to engineering teams.
+ Must hold an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent.
+ Must be DoD 8570/8140 IAT II compliant, (CCNA-Security or CySA+, CND, Security+ CE).
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with 6-10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure architecture, engineering, or systems integration.
+ Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect Expert, or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).
+ Direct experience supporting USSOCOM, CENTCOM, or similar DoD operational environments.
+ Experience developing infrastructure for AI/ML workloads and integrating infrastructure for advanced analytics.
+ Familiarity with GitOps, Kubernetes Operators, and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform.
+ Background in building hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures with automated policy enforcement and configuration management.
+ Experience standing up local knowledge bases and technical documentation platforms (e.g., MoinMoin, Confluence) to support engineering knowledge transfer.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
**Original Posting:**
August 11, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00164358
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

**About the role**
As an Infrastructure Architect, you will make an impact by shaping the foundation of our technology landscape. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure, enabling the business to innovate and grow with confidence. By driving strategic infrastructure initiatives and integrating cutting-edge technologies, you will empower teams across the organization to deliver exceptional services and solutions to our clients. Your contributions will not only enhance operational efficiency but also position the company for long-term success in a rapidly evolving digital environment. You will be a valued member of our Cloud and Infrastructure Security team and work collaboratively with our Infra Specialist.
**In this role, you will**
+ Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions using AWS EC2 and Amazon S3 to support business growth and efficiency.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with organizational goals and enhances operational capabilities.
+ Oversee the administration and optimization of VMware environments to ensure high availability and performance.
+ Manage Cisco UCS-Converged Infrastructure to streamline operations and improve resource utilization.
+ Provide expert guidance on Windows Administration to maintain system integrity and security.
+ Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes and configurations to ensure clarity and continuity.
+ Conduct regular assessments of infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
+ Lead initiatives to integrate new technologies into existing systems to enhance functionality and performance.
+ Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in all infrastructure-related activities.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues to minimize downtime and maintain service quality.
+ Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to evaluate and implement new infrastructure solutions.
+ Monitor infrastructure performance and implement proactive measures to prevent potential issues.
+ Drive innovation by researching and recommending new technologies that align with business objectives.
**Work model**
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
**What you need to have to be considered**
+ A proven track record of 10+ years of experience in AWS EC2 and Amazon S3, demonstrating a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure.
+ Solid background in Cisco UCS-Converged Infrastructure, showcasing expertise in converged systems.
+ Proficiency in VMware Administration, ensuring effective virtualization management.
+ Strong skills in Windows Administration, maintaining system reliability and security.
+ Ability to work in a hybrid model, balancing remote and onsite responsibilities effectively.
**These will help you stand out**
+ AWS Certified Solutions Architect
+ VMware Certified Professional
+ Cisco Certified Network Professional
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Responsibilities & Qualifications**
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Demonstrate knowledge in maintaining the operational status of infrastructure
+ Proven knowledge of registered communications equipment such as Switches, Encryption devices, Network Operation Consoles, Cabling and Circuits.
+ Demonstrated successful working knowledge and supervision of tech control employees in efforts similar in size and scope.
+ Oral and written communication experience with the highest levels of management.
+ Must have knowledge in operating and maintaining Tier 2 Tech Control Helpdesk functions and DISAC-310-175-9.
+ Can provide technical directions and supervision, in coordinating, restoring, and reporting functions necessary for effective maintenance of transmission paths and facilities.
+ Knowledge of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Information Management Operations and with IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices.
+ Knowledge in handling and managing incidents and service requests for activities such as changes, problems, configurations, and requisitions for equipment and services.
+ The candidate will actively contribute to business and proposal development efforts.
+ Works across multiple company programs in the infrastructure arenas. Required to support the company across BA's & BUs on various customer initiatives in both DoD and Civilian programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Experience: Ten (10) or more years designing and implementing telecom with the federal government
+ Education: Bachelor's degree in Program Management or IT-related field (required)
+ Certifications: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
+ Clearance: Must possess a Top Secret (SCI Eligible) clearance
**Overview**
We are seeking an Infrastructure Architect to join our team supporting shared services within our TekSynap Team. .
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Location: Hybrid
+ Type of environment: Varies
+ Noise level: Medium
+ Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
+ Amount of Travel: At least 10%
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
**WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE**
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**OTHER INFORMATION**
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
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**Job Locations** _US_
**ID** _2025-8155_
**Category** _Information Technology_
**Type** _Regular Full-Time_

Job Summary:

You'll be joining a team that manages and architects all infrastructure ecosystems company-wide.

We are seeking a self-starter with years of IT experience to round out a great team and bring new skill sets to our organization. We are looking for the Ideal Team Player.

We are looking for someone with expert knowledge across of at least 3 of the following infrastructure technologies:

• Virtualization platforms (e.g. Hyper-V, VMware).
• Hyper Converged Infrastructure and Virtual Storage Attached Networking.
• Cloud platforms, including their features and capabilities with providers such as Azure GCCH and commercial tenants.
• Enterprise Operating Systems and Databases (e.g. Windows Server,).
• It would be advantageous that you can also demonstrate knowledge of the following:
• Microsoft 365 platforms, concepts and architecture including: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, EntraID.
• Network technologies (e.g. firewalls, switching and routing) and network architecture.
• Project management tools and techniques.
• Cyber Security mindset a plus.
• The ideal candidate would also be educated to degree level or possess relevant professional experience.
• Strong infrastructure architecture skills in architecting technology components across software, infrastructure and networks.
• Ability to take a loose set of requirements and build a high-level architecture using common standards. Refining the architecture as more information is discovered, decisions identified, and choices are made.
• Proven ability to analyze complex components, identify decision points, draw conclusions and produce design artefacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people within a broad group of stakeholders including project managers, business analysts, developers, engineers and testers.
• Experience of designing and delivering systems using industry standard frameworks and other mainstream standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Delivery focused with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive activities forward and meet demanding deadlines.
• Some Enterprise Security experience (e.g. IDS/IPS, Encryption, PKI).

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Manage co-location datacenter utilizing IaaS and various pieces on capital equipment ensuring zero to no downtime, documentation, best practices.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux-based systems in both ESXi and cloud environments. Ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the systems.
• Advise on best practices for core services such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Co-manage, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure components, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure AD(Entra ID), and enterprise app registrations in both GCCH and Commercial cloud environments.
• Some Knowledge of AWS cloud resources, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and IAM roles.
• Manage and Design complex VMware and Windows hypervisor technologies to design, deploy, and manage virtualized environments for performance and scalability.
• Comanage and Maintain enterprise backup and storage solutions, including Rubrik Backup Appliance and PureStorage Arrays.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Azure Automation.
• Enhance monitoring system tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios and all associated components and modules a must.
• Implement performance tuning measures to enhance infrastructure reliability and efficiency. Create monitoring profiles and dashboards within SolarWinds.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions.
• Share expertise and mentor team members through documentation and training sessions.
• Develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for critical systems and data.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices related to infrastructure engineering, cloud computing, and virtualization.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Azure Automation.
• Enhance monitoring system tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios and all associated components and modules a must.
• Implement performance tuning measures to enhance infrastructure reliability and efficiency. Create monitoring profiles and dashboards within SolarWinds.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions.
• Share expertise and mentor team members through documentation and training sessions.
• Develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for critical systems and data.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices related to infrastructure engineering, cloud computing, and virtualization.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong proficiency in Windows server administration, Linux system administration, and performance tuning.
• Understanding of Azure and 0365 in the GCC tenant a plus . Must have VMs, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, experience.
• Expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools like PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong experience with SolarWinds or similar monitoring platform.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and understand the value this role brings to the business.

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• Some travel will be required with this role within the USA.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Description
Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. We stay at the forefront of today's opportunities in advanced nuclear power, decarbonization, smart grids, battery energy storage systems, hydrogen applications, electric transportation grids, digital modernization, and more. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, growth, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving IT platform enablement and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong command of infrastructure architecture, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and platform governance. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including application development, data architecture, and platform engineering, to deliver integrated and future-ready technology solutions.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Platform & Identity Architecture
+ Serve as Tenant Architect and Administrator Microsoft Platforms (Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, M365, Azure, and Environment Administrator), Oracle OCI, integration with these across other SaaS and ERP solutions.
+ Coordinate with vendors and key stakeholders to track financial assessments and project proposals for S&L Technologies, ensuring alignment with S&L's business requirements and strategic goals.
+ Lead the Okta to Entra ID migration, including conditional access policy design, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle management.
+ Provide guidance Application/Data Architects and Technical owners on the Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Platforms for their workloads.
+ Assess workload migration to Oracle OCI, document implementation plan for S&L Infrastructure team.
Cloud Governance & Multi-Cloud Standards
+ Define and implement Azure subscription and resource governance, including naming conventions, tagging strategies, RBAC, policy enforcement, and cost management. Work with Governance body for governance policy and implementation.
+ Document and align cloud architecture standards across Azure, AWS, Oracle OCI, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure consistency and compliance as workloads are created on these platforms.
+ Establish and maintain landing zones, management groups, and blueprints for secure and scalable cloud adoption.
Data Platform Enablement
+ Collaborate with Data Architects to define standards and implement architectures for Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, and other data platforms.
+ Ensure secure data access, integration pipelines, and platform scalability for analytics and AI/ML workloads.
+ Support data governance, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.
Infrastructure Modernization
+ Lead re-platforming efforts from On-Prem or other cloud-native workloads to centralized solutions.
+ Design hybrid infrastructure strategies that support legacy workloads while enabling cloud-native transformation.
+ Evaluate and implement automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
Qualifications
+ 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform administration.
+ Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD/Entra ID, AVD, and governance frameworks.
+ Hands-on experience with Okta, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365 administration.
+ Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Oracle OCI cloud services and governance models.
+ Experience with data platform integration (Fabric, Purview, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica).
+ Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
+ Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, IoC).
Preferred Certifications:
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
+ AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
+ Okta Certified Administrator or equivalent Entra ID expertise
+ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
+ TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (a plus)
Soft Skills & Leadership:
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams.
+ Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
+ Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
+ Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.
+ Engage with a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
+ Gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
+ Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
+ Life & Accident Insurance
+ Disability Coverage
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Back-Up Daycare
+ FSA & HSA
+ 401(k)
+ Pre-Tax Commuter Account
+ Merit Scholarship Program
+ Employee Discount Program
+ Corporate Charitable Giving Program
+ Tuition Assistance
+ First Professional Licensure Bonus
+ Employee Referral Bonus
+ Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Paid Bereavement Leave
+ Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$112,410 - $162,710
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
CityChicago
StateIL
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestInformation Technology
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2025-17206
Business GroupCEO Group
DepartmentInformation Management

Location(s)
Jacksonville, Florida
**Details**
_Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises._
The Cloud/Infrastructure Architect is responsible for providing architecture leadership across multiple infrastructure teams. Work with both IT and Application/Development teams to define their architecture roadmap, solution architecture, detailed design, and hands-on engineering and development. Responsibilities may also include vendor relationship management, product evaluations, strategic platform planning, and ensuring alignment with overall DevOps and Cloud strategy.
**Position Responsibilities:**
+ Working with Senior IT and Business Managers to define the strategic roadmap.
+ Working with Infrastructure and development teams supporting systems.
+ Collaborating with other members of the Enterprise Architecture teams on technologies and approaches.
+ Participating in Proof-of-Concept work to evaluate platforms and capabilities.
+ Leading a team through the initial stages of a program and assisting through the execution phase.
**Position Qualifications:**
+ 8+ years of progressively more responsible work experience in a technical discipline.
+ Experience with Amazon Web Services, Cloud migration, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Organizational Change Management, and focus on business outcomes are desirable.
+ Proven experience in designing and engineering large scale enterprise solution in a technical engineering lead role, solution architecture role, application architecture role or enterprise architecture role.
+ Must have strong presentation, verbal, and written skills.
+ Cloud/Infrastructure performance analysis and tuning experience.
+ This position works at a local Kemper office with opportunity to work remote at times during the year
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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**Kemper at a Glance**
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.7 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com .
*Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated.
_We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V_
**Our employees enjoy great benefits:**
- Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
- Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
- Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
- Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
- Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
- Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

Job DescriptionJob Description

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next long range strike weapons systems to give America and it's Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Software Infrastructure Architect

As a Software Infrastructure Architect you will be at the forefront of architecting, developing, and testing the software that drives data infrastructure. Your role involves close collaboration with fellow Castelion engineers across software and hardware domains to implement and debug data infrastructure software across the entire technology stack from automation of testing to management of lab, test, and flight data ensuring complete mission success. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven engineers who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to contribute to an extraordinary mission. If you thrive in challenging environments and are excited by the prospect of making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture:Define architecture and develop software to support test automation, CI/CD, telemetry storage and visualization.

• Comprehensive Software Development: Manage the entire software development process, from architecture definition to software development and deployment for mission-critical applications.

• Project Leadership: Collaborate with hardware designers, manufacturing engineers and flight software developers to define infrastructure needs. Develop and execute software infrastructure roadmaps.

• Enhance Standards and Practices: Continuously improve software standards and best practices within the software team, fostering an environment of ongoing improvement and innovation.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a related STEM field, along with over 5 years of professional software engineering experience.

• Technical Proficiency: Minimum of 3 years of experience with Python and SQL.

Skills and Experience

• Programming Expertise: Proven proficiency in Python or similar systems programming . Experience with SQL databases and cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS etc).

• System Experience: Track record of designing and building scalable data solutions. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded hardware systems.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Linux, network troubleshooting, and performance analysis with strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.

• Problem-Solving: Innovative problem-solving approach using first-principles thinking, including developing prototypes to validate key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.

Leadership Qualities

• Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving . Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
• High Commitment, High Initiative . A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Clear Communicator . Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. or , (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Get to know Okta

Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.

AI Infrastructure Architect

About the Role

We are looking for a smart and versatile AI Infrastructure Architect to build and evolve the AI infrastructure and platform that powers our identity security solutions. Your work will enable internal teams and product groups to integrate AI capabilities safely, securely, and at scale-empowering Okta's mission to protect millions of digital identities worldwide. While your primary focus will be to architect scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure supporting AI-driven tools, frameworks, and identity services, we value someone who isn't afraid to get hands-on when needed to help solve complex challenges and drive projects forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI enablement initiatives, including proof-of-concepts for emerging AI infrastructure technologies and integration approaches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, data science, and product teams to align AI platform architecture with business and security goals.
• Architect scalable, resilient, and secure AI infrastructure that supports AI-powered tools and features across Okta's Identity Platform.
• Lead infrastructure decisions across AWS, GCP, or hybrid environments with a focus on secure identity data handling
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Helm) to ensure consistent, reproducible deployment of AI services
• Champion security and compliance by embedding data privacy and identity protection standards directly into the AI platform and infrastructure design.
• Serve as the key advocate and strategist for AI-driven efficiency initiatives across infrastructure platform teams and pre-production systems.
• Implement robust MLOps practices, such as model evaluation, rollback strategies, and A/B testing, to guarantee the reliability and governance of AI in production.
• Drive continuous innovation by staying current with AI and cloud infrastructure trends and evangelizing best practices internally.

Desired Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years in infrastructure or software engineering, with 2 years building AI/ML systems
• Exceptional systems level thinking and a track record in architecting and building enterprise grade infrastructure
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), distributed systems, and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Expected to be very hands-on in order to create, review, and contribute large chunks of quality code

Preferred

• Experience in identity, security, fraud, or risk analytics domains.
• Experience operationalizing large language models or foundation models in production environments.
• Contributions to MLOps or infrastructure open-source projects.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to lead infrastructure shaping AI systems that protect millions of identity transactions.
• Be at the core of building efficient and AI powered enterprise grade solutions that touch internal and external customers alike.
  
  

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit:

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $263,000—$395,000 USD

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.

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At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If youre passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

We are seeking an experienced MQ Architect to lead the strategy, design, and evolution of our enterprise messaging and middleware ecosystem. This individual will play a pivotal role in rationalizing the existing MQ estate, enabling secure and scalable patterns for application onboarding, and delivering resilient messaging solutions that support our global infrastructure and business operations.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Platform Rationalization

• Lead the discovery, analysis, and reduction of legacy, fragmented MQ instances and topologies.

• Define the blueprint for a "Messaging-as-a-Platform" model with reusable templates, DR patterns, and operational controls.

• Establish platform SLAs and lifecycle management strategy (patching, versioning, deprecation).

• Define and drive the MQ architecture roadmap across IBM MQ, and future platforms.

Modernization & Cloud Enablement

• Architect scalable, secure MQ deployments across hybrid cloud (on-prem & AWS).

• Define and implement HA/DR strategies (RDQM, multi-instance, clustering) aligned with application RTO/RPO needs.

• Serve as middleware integration lead for cloud-native platforms and event-driven designs.

• Partner with infrastructure and app teams to migrate legacy messaging workloads to scalable and observable platforms.

Automation and Self-Service

• Develop onboarding frameworks to reduce friction for app teams: reusable IaC (Terraform/Ansible), pipeline integration, self-service config portals.

• Eliminate "manual MQ" by building orchestration across scripts, triggers, queue creation, monitoring, and alerting.

• Work closely with our Intelligent Automation team to embed MQ into our runbook automation vision and other similar initiatives.

Governance & Security

• Develop MQ governance modelsnaming conventions, access controls, TLS/mutual auth, and compliance enforcement.

• Define audit logging, configuration baselines, and change control workflows for middleware components.

Governance & Observability

• Enforce governance: queue naming conventions, channel management, auth policies, security standards.

• Drive observability: define MQ metrics that matter (depth, latency, idle, retry), integrate with Datadog or internal tools.

• Partner with Broadridge Security team to ensure compliance with encryption, access control, and audit policies.

Leadership & Enablement

• Mentor junior MQ engineers and serve as the go-to technical expert across middleware.

• Be the middleware evangelist with app dev, infra, cloud, and operations teamstranslate architecture into adoption.

• Represent middleware in transformation initiatives, incident reviews, and technology strategy planning.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise middleware, with deep expertise in IBM MQ architecture and administration.

• Strong knowledge of MQ HA/DR topologies (e.g., RDQM, Multi-instance QM, shared cluster patterns).

• Experience with cloud deployments of messaging platforms (IBM MQ on AWS, hybrid connectivity).

• Familiarity with MQ integration into DevOps pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code .

• Understanding of NFRs like performance, right sizing, and security and encryption protocols in MQ (TLS, channel exits, auth records).

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of RabbitMQ , SonicMQ , or Confluent Kafka is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with observability tooling (Datadog, similar others).

• Exposure to regulatory environments (FINRA, SEC, etc.) and audit-readiness practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.

• Strong verbal and written communication skillsable to translate technical concepts into business terms.

• Leadership qualities to guide and influence without direct authority.

Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $150,000. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible Benefits Information: Please visit for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

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We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a companyand ultimately a communitythat recognizes and celebrates everyones unique perspective.

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Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at or by sending an email to .

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) , is a global Fintech leader, delivering technology-driven solutions that drive digital transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. At Broadridge, we are committed to making a difference ( . Our unique culture is guided by the Service-Profit Chainthe idea that success is mutual, directly connecting employee engagement, client satisfaction, and the creation of stockholder value. We enable better financial lives by providing the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications . A certified Great Place to Work, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500 Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.

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Broadridge is committed to creating an engaging workplace for the most talented associates in our industry. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, inclusive , and healthy environment that promotes flexibility and accountability. As a leading provider of technology, communications, and data and analytics solutions to businesses around the world, it is critical that we understand, embrace, and operate in a multicultural environment. Every associate has unique strengths, which, when fully appreciated and embraced, allow individuals to perform at their best, leading to our success.

We believe that our associates are our most important asset. Encouraging professional development opportunities is a core part of our culture. Broadridge provides educational opportunities, including formal classes, training programs and events. To enable learning in our hybrid working model, Broadridge has redesigned all development programs for 100% virtual delivery. Our associates have access to 8,500+ online courses covering business, leadership, technical, and function-specific topics through our LinkedIn Learning program.