Lead Infrastructure Architect – Server Technologies Windows​/Linux Remote

Lead Infrastructure Architect – Server Technologies

CNO Financial Group’s IT team is looking for a Lead Infrastructure Architect – Server Technologies to join an enterprise Infrastructure Architecture team as a subject matter expert across a complex enterprise of Server Technologies, including Windows Server, Entra, Azure IaaS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

• Designing and implementing strategies and roadmaps across the enterprise supporting various Server Technologies within the Infrastructure server portfolio
• Developing a roadmap of the evolution of the infrastructure in-scope from current to future state
• Facilitating improved delivery of proposed solutions by identifying and documenting technical and architecture technology requirements to be implemented by our third‑party partner in a timely, cost‑effective, and integrated fashion
• Working with implementation teams to assess and review the architectural implementation of systems and projects to ensure conformance with defined architectural standards
• Documenting all architecture design and analysis work
• Collaborating with business partners, software engineers, technology, and operations leadership to advance business outcomes and architectural concerns
• Working with engineers, 3rd‑party vendors, and the Managed Services team
• Verifying compliance with all technical requirements
• Training and acting as a resource for other members of the Infrastructure architecture team as well as peers in various IT areas

• Prior experience as Sr./Lead Architect supporting various server technologies within a complex enterprise ecosystem
• Experience creating and leading multi‑year, multi‑million dollar architecture initiatives beyond a steady‑state environment
• Ability to collaborate across multi‑discipline architecture teams, build/run teams, PM teams, overarching Cloud COEs, etc.
• Technical ability to serve as subject matter expert, lead architect, and mentor to team members
• Direct experience with:
  • Design and implementation roadmaps for Azure Active Directory and on‑premises Active Directory in a complex multi‑forest and multi‑domain environment
  • Microsoft Azure and deploying Microsoft solutions in Azure
  • Windows Server and supporting environments with large Windows server deployments
  • Microsoft Enterprise Agreement management and licensing strategy design for Enterprise deployments
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux management and supporting environments with large Red Hat server deployments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, or related computing major; or 8 years of relevant experience as an equivalent
• At least 10 years of experience designing and implementing infrastructure solutions, leading strategy

• Experience evaluating and implementing modernization strategies such as cloud migration, microservices architecture, or containerization
• Candidate location in Central or Eastern U.S. based time zones

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short‑term & long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off and corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑paid life insurance

Pay Range: $ – $ Annual.

Work must be performed from within the United States. Remote work can be performed from any U.S. location, provided the candidate is willing to work Central or Eastern time zone hours. Occasional travel to corporate offices may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.