Global Linux & Kubernetes Infrastructure Architect

GKN Aerospace; Trollhättans kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Global Infrastructure Architect to define, govern, and evolve the strategy for Linux OS, container platforms, Kubernetes services, and cloud-native infra technologies. You will lead global infra, ensuring secure, scalable Linux and container platforms aligned with cyber, security, and compliance requirements.

Partner with Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, and Application Development to establish standards and roadmaps that accelerate modern app delivery while staying

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure architecture and enterprise platform design.
• Deep expertise in Linux operating systems within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience designing and operating Kubernetes platforms.
• Strong understanding of container technologies including Docker and OCI standards.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, identity, and infrastructure resilience.
• Experience developing enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and technical roadmaps.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the global Linux and container platform strategy.
• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business and digital transformation objectives.
• Establish enterprise standards, patterns, and reference architectures for Linux and Kubernetes environments.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and infrastructure strategy.
• Own the global architecture for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, SUSE, and other approved Linux operating systems.
• Define standards for Linux operating system deployment, hardening, management, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Lead operating system modernisation initiatives and platform standardisation efforts.
• Ensure Linux platforms meet availability, performance, resilience, and recovery requirements.
• Act as the senior technical authority for Linux and container technologies.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to infrastructure engineers and cloud teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Linux expertise

Kubernetes platforms

Docker/OCI

Cloud-native architectures

IaC & automation

Networking & security

Governance & roadmaps

Stakeholder communications

English fluency

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

OpenShift

Rancher

Tanzu

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Global Infrastructure Architect to define, govern, and evolve the strategy for Linux OS, container platforms, Kubernetes services, and cloud-native infra technologies. You will lead global infra, ensuring secure, scalable Linux and container platforms aligned with cyber, security, and compliance requirements.

Partner with Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, and Application Development to establish standards and roadmaps that accelerate modern app delivery while staying