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Lead Architect Infrastructure und Platform Services (m/w/d)

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead Architect for IT Infrastructure Services (Cloud, Workplace, Identity, Network, Platform Services) defining target architecture and governance in alignment with overall IT strategy.

Role type

Senior IC Infrastructure Architect

Builds

Enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture, governance frameworks, and portfolio documentation for Cloud and Platform Services

Domain

Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Identity & Access Management

Required skills

Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF), Cloud Architecture (Azure), Identity & Access Management (Entra ID, Zero Trust), Infrastructure Governance, FinOps, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management

Preferred skills

Hybrid Cloud environments, End User Computing, Cross-regional collaboration (EU/NA)

Technologies

Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID

Responsibilities

Conceive and evolve target architecture for IT infrastructure services; Drive definition and implementation of infrastructure architecture standards and governance frameworks; Act as central advisory partner for IT leadership; Develop and document application and infrastructure portfolio; Define and enforce architecture principles for Identity, Access Management, and hybrid cloud; Collaborate with Business Unit Architects and regional IT teams; Support IT initiatives with architecture consulting and design validation; Ensure transparency and optimization of infrastructure costs via FinOps.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC