Technical Architect

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 80,000,000 - 160,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandra Asri Group is seeking an experienced IT Architect to oversee Aster’s technology architecture, ensuring cloud, security, and integration decisions align with business goals and IT strategy.

You will own Azure governance (Landing Zone, policies, Defender for Cloud), drive Zero Trust security, and guide SAP and non‑SAP integrations across IT/OT with strong collaboration across leadership.

Join us to shape a smarter, more connected future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years in IT architecture with governance experience.
• Hands-on Azure expertise including Landing Zone, policy, and hybrid connectivity.
• Strong security architecture knowledge (Zero Trust, IAM, SIEM).
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex decisions to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain IT Architecture Baseline across cloud, network, apps, and security.
• Define standards, patterns, and Architecture Decision Logs.
• Lead architecture reviews for major changes and vendor onboarding.
• Ensure alignment with IT strategy and operational maturity.

Skills

IT architecture

Solution architecture

Infrastructure design

Cloud (Azure)

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Landing Zone

Azure Policy

Defender for Cloud

Entra ID

ExpressRoute / VPN

Job description

Chandra Asri Group, through its subsidiary PT Chandra Asri Sentral Solusi (CASS), has established a Shared Service Center (SSC) to enhance operational efficiency and support the business growth of its subsidiaries. From finance and HR to procurement, customer operations, and IT, our SSC is the backbone that keeps businesses running smoothly. One of our key areas of support is for Aster Chemicals & Energy (ACE), a leading chemical and energy solutions provider in Singapore and the Asia Pacific. ACE combines the legacy of Singapore’s first oil refinery with cutting-edge petrochemical operations, jointly owned by Chandra Asri Group and Glencore, one of the world’s largest natural resource companies.

Job Purpose

Maintain the overview of Aster’s technology architecture and advises the Aster IDT leadership regarding key architectural changes and improvements. Ensure that Aster’s cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, and security architecture are aligned with business needs, IT strategy, security requirements, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Governance

• Own and maintain the overall IT Architecture Baseline covering cloud, network, applications, integration, and security.
• Define and enforce architecture principles, standards, and technology patterns.
• Lead architecture reviews for major technology changes, new applications, and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain an Architecture Decision Log for key technology decisions.

Azure Cloud Architecture

• Shape and continuously refine Aster's Azure governance model , including Azure Landing Zone, network topology, policies, subscriptions, and resource management.
• Ensure appropriate cloud security, cost management, capacity planning, and scalability.
• Assess the Azure environment against Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and drive improvement actions.
• Provide architecture guidance for new Azure services and solutions.
• Work with infrastructure and security teams on Azure security, including Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, network security, and hybrid connectivity.

Enterprise Architecture & Integration

• Maintain an overview of the organization's application landscape and system integrations across SAP, non-SAP applications, Salesforce, middleware, and OT systems.
• Lead application portfolio reviews to identify duplication, outdated systems, and opportunities for consolidation.
• Define integration and API standards for new system-to-system connections.
• Security Architecture
• Define and maintain security architecture based on Zero Trust and identity-centric security principles.
• Design IAM, PIM/PAM, network segmentation, endpoint security, and security monitoring architecture.
• Support governance of Microsoft Entra ID architecture, including hybrid identity, Conditional Access, and identity lifecycle management.
• Support SIEM architecture and integration with security and IT service management processes.
• Define and maintain clear security boundaries between IT and OT environments.

IT Service Lifecycle & Continuous Improvement

• Establish end-to-end IT service lifecycle processes covering hardware, software, user access, onboarding/offboarding, and service retirement.
• Ensure appropriate security and architecture assessment is incorporated into technology onboarding.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen IT processes, governance, and operational maturity.
• Work with internal teams and managed service partners to improve IT capabilities, processes, and service delivery.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong combination of solution architecture, infrastructure design, and hands-on technology delivery.
• Proven experience in an architecture ownership or governance role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Landing Zone, network architecture, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, and hybrid connectivity such as ExpressRoute or VPN.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, including Zero Trust, IAM/PIM/PAM, SIEM, and endpoint security.
• Experience establishing or improving IT processes in organizations with developing IT maturity.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience with SAP and enterprise application integration.
• Experience in IT/OT architecture and industrial environments.

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic environment where your work makes an impact across industries and borders, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Chandra Asri Group and be part of shaping a smarter, more connected future.

Important Notes

Chandra Asri is only releasing official job posting at Chandra Asri Career Site (careers.capcx.com), Linkedin & Jobstreet. The Company will contact shortlisted candidate via official corporate email & phone, and will not send any hardcopy invitation for interview. Please note that the Company doesn’t ask candidates to transfer some amount of money nor cooperate with any travel agent.