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Join us at Entrust  At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely .      Get to Know Us  Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge , scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity , dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.  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 on prem 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 behavior and 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 to maintain core 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 , including zero trust networking, mTLS , secrets management, and least privilege access 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 and trade offs 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 equivalent combination of education and experience 8 years of related experience as 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 Demonstrated expertise in microservices architecture , API design, and service to s ervi ce 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, and cross tea m initiatives 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’r e 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 . Follow us on, LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer. NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION #LI-GR1 #ENT123 At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you c an 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 .  Follow us on, LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube 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

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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 on prem environment.
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 behavior and 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 to maintain core 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 , including zero trust networking, mTLS , secrets management, and least privilege access
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 and trade offs
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.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
8 years of related experience as 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
Demonstrated expertise in microservices architecture , API design, and service to s ervi ce 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, and cross tea m initiatives

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