Senior Platform Architect, Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

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At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely .

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge , scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity , dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Position Overview :

The Instant Financial Issuance as a Service ( IFIaaS ) Cloud Service consists of various components, such as web services, application servers, and databases, all hosted in an on-premises environment.   We are seeking   a   Senior   Platform   Architect who is   hands - on   and deeply   involved in the design and evolution of a modern,   on   premises   SaaS platform . The platform is built using distributed microservices, runs primarily on   VMwarehosted   Windows workloads, and is transitioning toward containerized architectures. This role focuses on designing and validating systems that meet strict requirements for availability (99.9%), scalability, performance, and security.

In this role, you will work directly with   engineering ,   infrastructure , and   the   CloudOps   team to design   p latform   architecture ,   define   deployment patterns , and solve   complex   system - level   challenges.   You will actively   participate   in   architectural design sessions , review and influence implementation details, and help   troubleshoot and remediate systemic issues   in production environments.   The   Senior   Platform   Architect is expected to deeply understand how the platform is built and   operated , and to apply that knowledge to improve reliability, resilience, and   long - term maintainability of the system.

This role is ideal for an architect who enjoys staying close to technology, contributing to real design decisions, and shaping how distributed systems are built and run in a modern   on prem   environment.

Responsibilities:

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Own the   availability architecture   across compute, network, storage, data, and app tiers to exceed   99.9%   service availability

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Design   fault domains   (host, rack, cluster, site) and enforce placement strategies to ensure resilience and predictable failure behavior   and   blast radius   limits

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Eliminate   single points of failure   across compute, storage, networking, ingress, identity, secrets, and CI/CD pipelines.

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Design   graceful degradation strategies   at the infrastructure level   to   maintain   core functionality during overload or partial failure

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Define   performance budgets, SLOs, and capacity headroom   for peak traffic and failure scenarios

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Define   SLOs , SLIs   and error budgets   and ensure they inform deployment, scaling, and incident response

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Drive   infrastructure as code   and   GitOps   practices to ensure consistent, repeatable environments

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Define and enable   progressive deployment models   (canary, blue/green, rolling) with automated rollback

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Build   platform   and CI/CD   capabilities   that directly improve   ( deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, mean time to recover MTTR )

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Embed   security by design , including   zero trust   networking,   mTLS , secrets management, and   least privilege   access

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Establish   standard observability   for metrics, logs, traces, and health signals across the platform

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Enable   operational   and incident response   readiness , including runbooks, failure testing, and automated remediation

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Act as the   technical authority   for platform architecture decisions and   trade offs

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Partner with engineering teams to   onboard services   and ensure alignment with platform standards

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Provide reference architectures, patterns, and guidance that improve   developer experience and delivery speed.

Basic   Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Software Engineering, or equivalent   combination of education and experience

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8 + years of   related experience   as a   Platform/   Solutions/ System Design Architect,   Software Engineer,   Senior   DevOps   Engineer   or a role in similar capacity

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Proven experience designing   distributed systems   with an emphasis on   availability, scalability, resilience, and performance

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Demonstrated   expertise   in   microservices architecture , API design, and   service   to   s ervi ce communication patterns

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Strong knowledge of   system design principles   including fault tolerance, capacity planning, dependency isolation, and failure handling

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Experience leading or contributing to   architecture reviews , technical design discussions, and   cross   tea m   initiatives

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain complex system designs

About Entrust :

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities,   payments ,   and data protection around the globe. Today more than ever, people demand seamless, secure experiences, whether   they’r e   crossing borders, making a purchase, or accessing corporate networks. With our unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutions,   it’ s   no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us.

For more information, visit   www.entrust.com .  Follow us on,   LinkedIn ,   Facebook ,   Instagram , and   YouTube

Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.

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At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you c an expect when you join our team:

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Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

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Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

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Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

Apply today!

For more information, visit www.entrust.com .  Follow us on, LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube

Compensation Range:

In the US: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $149,578-$219,381 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust