Principal Platform Architect – Active Directory REMOTE - GE Appliances, a Haier company
Jacksonville, FL
About the Job
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_ , _we always look for a better way_ , and _we create possibilities_ .
Interested in joining us on our journey?
We are seeking a Principal Platform Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of our Active Directory environment at GE Appliances. This role will focus on domain configurations, identity integration, and email management, playing a critical part in defining and executing short- and long-term strategies. As part of the Advanced Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering function, you will collaborate closely with senior engineers across various domains, ensuring seamless integration and robust operations. Additionally, you will oversee administrative tasks and provide guidance to our MSP Operations & Support team.
Position
Principal Platform Architect – Active Directory REMOTE
Location
USA, Atlanta, GAUSA, Baltimore, MD, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Detroit, MI, USA, Durham, NC, USA, Indianapolis, IN, USA, Jacksonville, FL, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Wichita, KS, USA, Wilmington, DE
How You'll Create Possibilities
+ Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, prioritizing the retirement of legacy services and reducing technical debt.
+ Develop, support, and maintain the Active Directory infrastructure, integrating identity, security, and governance requirements across the enterprise.
+ Provide strategic guidance for establishing and managing a multi-tenant-based email management platform, including integration with various SAAS solutions.
+ Offer directional leadership for support and operations teams, and provide operational support for critical application platform services as needed.
+ Drive automation efforts for continuous deployment of infrastructure and collaborate with experts to design robust, scalable, and secure solutions in a multi-cloud environment.
+ Act as a cross-platform data center architect, troubleshooting Active Directory and Operating System integrations.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
+ 10 years of overall experience in Information Technology.
+ 7 years of direct experience administering, operating, designing, or managing Active Directory implementations.
+ 1 year of hands-on experience developing solutions in the cloud or similar environments.
+ Familiarity with automation tools such as Puppet, Ruby, PowerShell, and GitHub.
+ Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert or related specialty certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Hands-on experience in programming languages (Java/Ruby/Perl/Python/NodeJS/C#), relational databases, and Unix.
+ Experience architecting compute environments, including Windows and Linux servers.
+ Expertise in 3-tier Windows and Unix environments, including Web servers, Data, and Application Servers.
+ Experience with Windows Server OS, Group Policies, build automation, and Terraform.
+ Familiarity with Azure or AWS compute, storage/database services, and Cloud Formation.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a penchant for innovation.
+ Working knowledge of modern development tools and practices such as GitHub and Jenkins.
+ Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills.
_This is a remote position, with the expectation of working EST hours._
#LI-MS
Our Culture
At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.
GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
_If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail_ _to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com_
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_ , _we always look for a better way_ , and _we create possibilities_ .
Interested in joining us on our journey?
We are seeking a Principal Platform Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of our Active Directory environment at GE Appliances. This role will focus on domain configurations, identity integration, and email management, playing a critical part in defining and executing short- and long-term strategies. As part of the Advanced Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering function, you will collaborate closely with senior engineers across various domains, ensuring seamless integration and robust operations. Additionally, you will oversee administrative tasks and provide guidance to our MSP Operations & Support team.
Position
Principal Platform Architect – Active Directory REMOTE
Location
USA, Atlanta, GAUSA, Baltimore, MD, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Detroit, MI, USA, Durham, NC, USA, Indianapolis, IN, USA, Jacksonville, FL, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Wichita, KS, USA, Wilmington, DE
How You'll Create Possibilities
+ Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, prioritizing the retirement of legacy services and reducing technical debt.
+ Develop, support, and maintain the Active Directory infrastructure, integrating identity, security, and governance requirements across the enterprise.
+ Provide strategic guidance for establishing and managing a multi-tenant-based email management platform, including integration with various SAAS solutions.
+ Offer directional leadership for support and operations teams, and provide operational support for critical application platform services as needed.
+ Drive automation efforts for continuous deployment of infrastructure and collaborate with experts to design robust, scalable, and secure solutions in a multi-cloud environment.
+ Act as a cross-platform data center architect, troubleshooting Active Directory and Operating System integrations.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
+ 10 years of overall experience in Information Technology.
+ 7 years of direct experience administering, operating, designing, or managing Active Directory implementations.
+ 1 year of hands-on experience developing solutions in the cloud or similar environments.
+ Familiarity with automation tools such as Puppet, Ruby, PowerShell, and GitHub.
+ Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert or related specialty certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Hands-on experience in programming languages (Java/Ruby/Perl/Python/NodeJS/C#), relational databases, and Unix.
+ Experience architecting compute environments, including Windows and Linux servers.
+ Expertise in 3-tier Windows and Unix environments, including Web servers, Data, and Application Servers.
+ Experience with Windows Server OS, Group Policies, build automation, and Terraform.
+ Familiarity with Azure or AWS compute, storage/database services, and Cloud Formation.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a penchant for innovation.
+ Working knowledge of modern development tools and practices such as GitHub and Jenkins.
+ Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills.
_This is a remote position, with the expectation of working EST hours._
#LI-MS
Our Culture
At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.
GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
_If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail_ _to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com_
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