Senior Platform Architect, Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

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• 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 onprem environment.

• Responsibilities:

• + Own the
• availability architecture
• across compute, network, storage, data, and app tiers to exceed
• 99.9%
• service availability + Design
• fault domains
• (host, rack, cluster, site) and enforce placement strategies to ensure resilience and predictable failure behaviorand
• blast radius
• limits + Eliminate
• single points of failure
• across compute, storage, networking, ingress, identity, secrets, and CI/CD pipelines. + Design
• graceful degradation strategies
• at the infrastructure level
• tomaintaincore functionality during overload or partial failure + Define
• performance budgets, SLOs, and capacity headroom
• for peak traffic and failure scenarios + Define
• SLOs
• , SLIs
• and error budgets
• and ensure they inform deployment, scaling, and incident response + Drive
• infrastructure
• as•code•and•GitOps•practices to ensure consistent, repeatable environments + Define and enable •progressive deployment models•(canary, blue/green, rolling) with automated rollback + Build •platform•and CI/CD•capabilities•that directly improve( •deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate, mean time to recover MTTR•) + Embed •security by design•, includingzerotrustnetworking,mTLS, secrets management, andleastprivilegeaccess + Establish •standard observability•for metrics, logs, traces, and health signals across the platform + Enable •operational•and incident response•readiness•, including runbooks, failure testing, and automated remediation + Act as the •technical authority•for platform architecture decisions andtradeoffs + Partner with engineering teams to •onboard services•and ensure alignment with platform standards + Provide reference architectures, patterns, and guidance that improve •developer experience and delivery speed.
• Basic

• Qualifications:

• + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalentcombination of education and experience + 8+ years ofrelated experienceas a
• Platform/
• Solutions/ System Design Architect,
• Software Engineer,
• Senior
• DevOps
• Engineer
• or a role in similar capacity + Proven experience designing
• distributed systems
• with an emphasis on
• availability, scalability, resilience, and performance
• + Demonstratedexpertisein
• microservices architecture
• , API design, andservicetoservice communication patterns + Strong knowledge of
• system design principles
• including fault tolerance, capacity planning, dependency isolation, and failure handling + Experience leading or contributing to
• architecture reviews
• , technical design discussions, andcrossteaminitiatives + 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're 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 (http://www.entrustdatacard.com/) . Follow us on, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustdatacard/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EntrustDatacard/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/discoverentrust/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSZJjR1jryt134rkhK5Mhg) 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 can expect when you join our team: +

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. +

Flexibility:

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

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 (http://www.entrustdatacard.com/) . Follow us on, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrust/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverEntrust/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/discoverentrust/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSZJjR1jryt134rkhK5Mhg)

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 has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

In Canada:

The pay range for this position is $120,500 - $170,500 per year. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, skills and experience. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits, vacation, paid time off and paid holidays. 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 has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. _For US roles, or where applicable:_

• Entrust is an
• EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans
• Employer
• _For Canadian roles, or where applicable:_
• Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.
• _If you require an accommodation, contact_ _accessibility@entrust.com_ _._

• Recruiter:

• Grace Rusingiza Grace.

Rusingiza@entrust.com Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world - so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.