Senior Infrastructure & Security Architect

Planon; Nijmegen; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Planon, part of Schneider Electric, is seeking a senior infrastructure security architect to lead design, reliability and improvements of internal cloud, identity and security architecture. You will set direction, governance and implementation roadmaps while hands-on solving complex issues across global Digital Operations.

You will advise on strategy, embed security baselines and work with teams to ensure resilient, compliant infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, identity and/or security architecture.
• Expert in Azure, Intune, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and hybrid environments.
• Backups, disaster recovery and RTO/RPO planning experience.
• Knowledge of Defender, Sophos, vulnerability management and monitoring tools.
• Strong networking, Windows/Linux Server, Active Directory, VMware expertise.
• Solid IAM, SSO, RBAC, Conditional Access and Zero Trust practice experience.
• Translates security and compliance requirements into concrete controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and review secure, scalable architecture across Azure, M365 and hybrid infra.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Define baselines, hardening, and secure-by-design patterns.
• Lead complex infrastructure and migration initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Assess changes for risk, compliance, scalability and operational impact.
• Automate operations using PowerShell, Terraform and IaC tooling.
• Investigate incidents, coordinate remediation and drive sustainable fixes.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Hybrid infrastructure

Zero Trust

IAM / SSO / RBAC

Security architecture

Migration experience

Documentation & governance

Education

Relevant infrastructure/cloud/security certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code

Azure Monitor

Job description

Build the secure foundation for our digital operations

At Planon, part of Schneider Electric, this role owns the design, reliability and continuous improvement of our internal infrastructure, cloud, identity and security architecture. You will translate business continuity, security, compliance and operational needs into practical standards, architecture decisions and implementation roadmaps.

This is a senior, hands on role. You will advise on direction and governance, while also stepping into complex operational issues, working with colleagues to identify root causes and turn decisions into sustainable solutions. You will collaborate across infrastructure, applications, data and AI as part of one Digital Operations team serving our global organization.

What we can challenge you with:

• Design and review secure, scalable architecture across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, hybrid infrastructure and the digital workplace.
• Translate business, security and operational requirements into technical designs, architecture decisions, standards and implementation roadmaps.
• Define and embed security baselines, hardening measures, Zero Trust controls and secure-by-design patterns.
• Lead complex infrastructure, migration, integration and transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Assess technical changes and architecture proposals for risk, compliance, scalability, resilience and operational impact.
• Automate infrastructure operations and lifecycle management using PowerShell, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code and relevant automation tooling.
• Support complex incidents, problems and change management by investigating root causes, coordinating remediation and ensuring structural improvements.

Profile

A company is nothing without its people. Our diverse group of employees is the beating heart of our business and the key to our collective success. To continue that success, you combine broad infrastructure and security expertise with the judgement to set direction and the practicality to make change happen. You communicate clearly, bring colleagues together and take ownership from architecture through remediation.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Minium of 7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, cloud, identity and/or security architecture. with experience in migrations.
• Demonstrable expertise with Azure (incl network) DevOps, Intune, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery and defining RTO/RPO requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sophos, Azure Monitor, Intune and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, Windows and Linux Server, Active Directory and virtualization with VMware.
• Working knowledge of IAM, SSO, RBAC, Conditional Access, enterprise applications, Secret/certificate management API's and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience translating security and compliance requirements into implementable technical controls and operating practices.
• Combine architectural ownership with hands-on troubleshooting of complex infrastructure or security issues, driving sustainable remediation.
• Willingness to monitor continuity and implement improvements during standby shifts, including outside office hours.
• Professional fluency in English and willingness to work hybrid from our Nijmegen HQ at least two days per week.

Good-to-haves

• Experience with PowerShell, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code or comparable automation tooling.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIS2, SOC 2, C5 and GDPR-related infrastructure controls.
• Relevant infrastructure, cloud or security education and certifications.
• Experience in a growing SaaS, Shared Services or global enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework or Azure Well-Architected Framework.

We offer

We offer a healthy work-life balance with the flexibility of hybrid working, in a collaborative and learning-oriented environment with opportunities for continuous development. We put our people at the heart of our company and create an inspiring and safe environment that allows everyone to work, learn, liveand play. You will work on challenging projects with leading clients, gaining valuable experience.

Salary range: EUR 6,000 - EUR 8,000 gross per month, depending on experience. This range reflects a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role, based on objective, role-related criteria. The total compensation package includes variable compensation and additional benefits.

Planon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as application screening and candidate assessment. These tools assist our recruiters, and final employment decisions are always made by human professionals.