Infrastructure Architect, Corporate IT - Global Architecture Section, Global IT Strategy Office (GITSO)
Core
Design scalable, efficient, and business-driven IT solutions and infrastructure for Rakuten Group's corporate IT services, focusing on global alignment and digital transformation.
Role type
Senior Infrastructure Architect (Corporate IT)
Builds
Global corporate IT services, secure infrastructure, and enterprise solutions for Rakuten Group companies.
Domain
Corporate IT, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, Identity & Access Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Identity and Access Management (Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, Okta, Entra ID, ADFS, PKI), Cloud IaaS/PaaS (Azure, GCP, AWS), Core Enterprise Infrastructure (Hypervisors, Server OS, Databases, Backup), Endpoint Technology (Windows, Mac, Linux, MDM, VDI), Enterprise Networking (LAN, WAN, Routing, Switching, MPLS, WiFi, VPN, ZTNA), Scripting (Python, Powershell), Troubleshooting and Problem Discovery, Solution Design and Documentation, Security and Disaster Recovery principles
Preferred skills
Architect-level design experience in multiple infrastructure fields, Full stack corporate environment build capability, Security certifications (CISSP, Security+), Enterprise architecture framework certifications (TOGAF, ITIL), Financial institution experience
Technologies
Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Nutanix, Windows, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Veeam, Backup Exec, Cohesity, Logstash, Azure, Exabeam, Windows Autopilot, DEP, MECM, Jamf, VMware Horizon, Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Netskope, Office 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, Okta, Entra ID, ADFS, PKI, Smart Card, DNS
Responsibilities
Design scalable IT solutions aligning with business strategies; Deliver design documents, diagrams, and implementation recommendations; Research, test, and prototype proof-of-concepts (PoCs); Evaluate new technologies for long-term roadmap compatibility; Lead troubleshooting and propose improvements for technical issues; Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, stable, secure, and operationally sustainable
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic design responsibilities