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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TELECOMMUTE Principal Architect - Infrastructure & Platform Architecture - **Company:** Job Cloud Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Azure Active Directory, Firewall Policy Management, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Okta, IT Architecture, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Routing & Switching - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/77e317dd-09ff-4c72-90a8-deba95c849a7 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 12+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, enterprise systems engineering, cloud platform architecture, or data center engineering. * Proven experience leading complex, multi-domain infrastructure programs from planning through production deployment. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with executive-level audiences., Deep expertise with enterprise infrastructure solutions, including: * Compute platforms * Storage platforms * Virtualization technologies * Data center infrastructure * Hybrid cloud architectures Networking: Expert-level knowledge of: * Juniper switching * Juniper routing * Leaf-spine architectures * Juniper firewalls * Strong Aruba networking and enterprise connectivity experience. * Experience integrating NVIDIA/Mellanox networking technologies within high-performance environments. Identity & Security: Strong expertise with: * Okta * Microsoft Entra ID * Active Directory * Microsoft 365 Identity Services * Experience designing security controls for enterprise infrastructure environments. Automation & Platform Engineering: * Hands-on experience with Morpheus platform architecture and administration. * Strong Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, orchestration, API integration, and CI/CD experience. * Ability to evaluate interoperability across infrastructure, network, security, identity, cloud, and management platforms ## Description We are seeking a Principal Architect to lead the strategy, design, and governance of large-scale infrastructure platforms across data center, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and as-a-service environments. This role will serve as the technical authority for complex infrastructure initiatives, including new site deployments, cloud operating models, networking, security, identity, automation, and operational readiness., Infrastructure & Platform Architecture: * Own end-to-end architecture for infrastructure platforms across data center, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and XaaS environments. * Define reference architectures, design standards, technology roadmaps, and architectural decision records. * Design compute, storage, virtualization, and platform solutions aligned with performance, resiliency, lifecycle, and support requirements. * Lead architecture reviews, technical governance, and production readiness assessments. New Site & Data Center Architecture * Lead architecture and design for new site deployments, including rack and stack, compute, storage, networking, security, identity, automation, and operational integration. * Establish deployment standards, validation plans, disaster recovery strategies, and operational acceptance criteria. * Evaluate power, space, capacity, and scalability considerations for new infrastructure builds. Network Architecture: Design and govern Juniper-based network environments, including: * Leaf-spine architectures * Switching and routing * Network segmentation * Firewall integration * High-speed fabric connectivity * Architect Aruba campus and enterprise networking solutions. * Lead integration of NVIDIA/Mellanox switching technologies with Juniper infrastructure. Identity & Security Architecture: * Define enterprise identity architectures spanning: * Okta * Microsoft Entra ID * Active Directory * Microsoft 365 Develop cybersecurity standards and controls, including: * Firewall policy management * Secure administration * Segmentation strategies * Logging and monitoring * Vulnerability management Incident readiness Automation & Cloud Operating Models: * Architect Morpheus cloud platforms and cloud operating models. * Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), self-service provisioning, automation, and policy enforcement initiatives. * Establish repeatable deployment frameworks, CI/CD integration, and lifecycle automation practices. * Integrate infrastructure management and operational platforms into enterprise architecture standards. Leadership & Strategy: * Lead technical discovery sessions, architecture workshops, proof-of-concept activities, and design reviews. * Identify technical risks, dependencies, constraints, and modernization opportunities. * Present architecture recommendations to executive leadership and technical stakeholders. * Mentor architects and senior engineers while promoting automation-first and secure-by-design practices. ## Related Videos - [Reducing Cognitive Overload Through Platform Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/679-reducing-cognitive-overload-through-platform-engineering) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)