Platform Architect

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Health insurance

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid leave

401(k)

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Platform Architect to lead enterprise platform infrastructure from Boone, NC, or other approved on-site locations. You will guide design, deployment, and ongoing management while collaborating with Cyber Security and ministry stakeholders.

The role emphasizes security, scalability, and resilience, with a focus on cloud-native practices and TOGAF/ISO 27001 awareness. This is a full-time on-site opportunity within a faith-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or related IT discipline.
• Cloud-native infrastructure design, deployment, and support incl. Linux, storage, virtualization, networking.
• Knowledge of TOGAF and ISO 27001 security practices for scalable platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project-execution skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, deployment, and management of enterprise platform infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership to Platform Engineers and ensure performance, reliability, and availability.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security to implement controls and secure platforms.
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for strategic integration into the IT ecosystem.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud infra

Enterprise arch

Security principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Biblical Studies 12 credits

Tools

OpenStack

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Boone, NC, United States Job ID: 17697 Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

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.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

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?

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?

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

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• 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
• 10 sick 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)