Platform Architect

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance - long & short

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is seeking a seasoned Platform Architect to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise platform infrastructure on-site. You will guide a team of Platform Engineers, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient systems that support ministry operations and global outreach.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in DevOps or related IT disciplines, cloud-native expertise (Linux, AWS, Kubernetes), and strong enterprise security knowledge (TOGAF/ISO 27001).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or university program certificate in a related field with 10+ years in DevOps Engineering or a related IT discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive technical experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, including Linux, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud platforms, containerization, infrastructure automation, and scripting technologies such as OpenStack, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT security principles, including architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, security standards such as ISO 27001, and practices for designing secure, scalable, and resilient technology platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project execution skills, with experience troubleshooting complex platform issues, communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities and projects within established timelines and budgets.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise platform infrastructure, while providing technical leadership to a team of Platform Engineers.
• Plan, monitor, and optimize platform performance, reliability, scalability, and availability to ensure infrastructure supports ministry operations.
• Partner with Cyber Security to design and implement security controls and practices that protect IT platforms, systems, and organizational resources.
• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities to strengthen platform resilience.
• Collaborate with ministry and IT stakeholders to assess evolving needs and evaluate emerging technologies for strategic integration into the IT ecosystem.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DevOps Engineering

Cloud-native infra

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

Linux

Security principles

TOGAF

ISO 27001

Education

Bachelor's degree or certificate

Tools

OpenStack

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

Job description

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Platform Architect to join our Information Technology team in Boone, NC (or another approved on-site location). Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Platform Architect,you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

Lead the design, delivery, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise platform infrastructure, while providing technical leadership, guidance, and direction to a team of Platform Engineers.

Plan, monitor, and optimize platform performance, reliability, scalability, and availability to ensure infrastructure effectively supports ministry operations.

Partner with Cyber Security to design and implement security controls and practices that protect IT platforms, systems, and organizational resources.

Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities to strengthen platform resilience and operational readiness.

Collaborate with ministry and IT stakeholders to assess evolving needs and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, tools, and platforms for strategic integration into the ministry's IT ecosystem.

Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree or university program certificate in a related field and ten (10)+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or a related IT discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Comprehensive technical experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, including Linux, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud platforms, containerization, infrastructure automation, and scripting technologies such as OpenStack, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash.

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT security principles, including architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, security standards such as ISO 27001, and practices for designing secure, scalable, and resilient technology platforms.

Strong analytical, communication, and project execution skills, with experience troubleshooting complex platform issues, communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities and projects within established timelines and budgets.

12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-Time

Department: Information Technology

Location: (On-Site) Boone, NC; Irving, TX; N. Wilkesboro, NC; Charlotte, NC; Flowery Branch, GA; Aurora, IL; Englewood, CO; Fullerton, CA; Coppell, TX; Windsor Mill, MD

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.