Senior Infrastructure Architect

Date: May 29, 2023

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941 Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Req ID: 26236

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

We have a unique opportunity for a Sr. Infrastructure Architect to join our global IT team. This position can be based at our office in Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL (near O’Hare). We offer a hybrid work schedule (2 days per week working in the Milwaukee or Chicago office for collaboration, team meetings, working sessions, etc. and up to 3 days per work can be telecommuting from your home office).

This position is a subject matter expert that has global accountability for the architecture and design of Microsoft related systems, including Active Directory, Windows Servers, and Azure.

Key Job Responsibilities

Lead global teams in the design and implementation of Microsoft related technologies
Plan and execute global cloud migrations
Lead, operate and continuously improve the environment distributed across the globe
Support integration and authentication projects for eBusiness, 3rd party vended solutions, SSO, cloud hosting.
Work with stakeholders, fellow architects, and technical teams to collect business and technical requirements and deliver enterprise level Microsoft solutions.
Maintain standards for installation of infrastructure software / hardware installations.
Provide advanced problem solving skills for problems/questions associated with hardware /software.
Make technically difficult decisions dealing with mission critical platforms, realizing that errors in judgment or poor performance can have significant impact on business functions and expenses.
Meet regularly with strategic business partners to gain insight into the business’ direction, goals, and objectives to ensure alignment with data center and hosting systems.
Work closely with regional and global Komatsu IT to understand current initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field
10+ years of progressive IT experience in infrastructure support / infrastructure architecture
Ability to juggle competing tasks and quickly adapt as business needs are shifted
Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually
Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively communicate technical processes and concepts to non-technical user groups
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows server and client operating systems
Strong knowledge of Microsoft's Azure
Strong knowledge of scripting and PowerShell use to support thousands of servers.
Strong knowledge of device management
Experience supporting and deploying IDAM (Identity and access management) solutions
Working knowledge of LAN and WAN topology.
Working Knowledge of Virtualization - VMWare and HyperV hypervisors, preferred
Working Knowledge of SAN and NAS systems preferred.
Understanding of Windows Clustering and Network Load Balancing is beneficial.
Understanding of interdependence of enterprise applications (SharePoint, Web-based systems, ERP systems, Exchange, etc.) and Active Directory.
MCSE or MCITP or related certifications are a bonus.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.