Platform Services Architect: Secure, Resilient Hybrid Infra

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Platform Services Architect to shape the architecture of the organization’s platform services. Translating business needs, regulatory standards and tech advances into practical solutions, the role focuses on designing and improving platform services across Linux, Windows, storage, backup, disaster recovery and cyber resilience.

You will lead architectural roadmaps, collaborate with solution architects and cross‑functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in complex IT infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems; storage, backup, DR and cyber security.
• Experience with on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments in regulated sectors.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and ability to convey complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the architecture blueprint for platform services.
• Guide decisions related to Linux, Windows, storage, backup and recovery.
• Shape strategies for disaster recovery, cyber resilience and data protection.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and cross-functional teams for consistency.
• Lead development of technical roadmaps and communicate vision to stakeholders.
• Advise engineering, security and senior management on infrastructure challenges.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and modernize platform services.
• Co-lead the Platform Services area alongside senior leaders.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Complex IT infrastructure

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication to diverse audiences

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux OS

Windows OS

Storage systems

Backup & DR solutions

Cyber security strategies

On-prem/cloud/hybrid infra

Job description

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Platform Services Architect to shape the architecture of the organization’s platform services. Translating business needs, regulatory standards and tech advances into practical solutions, the role focuses on designing and improving platform services across Linux, Windows, storage, backup, disaster recovery and cyber resilience.

You will lead architectural roadmaps, collaborate with solution architects and cross‑functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to