Platform Solutions Architect

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

10 sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Platform Solutions Architect to join our IT team in Boone, NC (onsite). You will design, deploy, and manage enterprise platform infrastructure, leading Platform Engineers while ensuring reliability, security, and scalability to support ministry operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, collaborating with Cyber Security, and developing disaster recovery capabilities. A TOGAF/ISO 27001 mindset and 12 Biblical Studies credits are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with 10+ years in DevOps or IT.
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-native infrastructure (Linux, storage, virtualization, networking).
• Knowledge of TOGAF and ISO 27001 security principles for scalable platforms.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with multiple priorities.
• 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies required (or ability to complete after hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, deployment, and management of enterprise platform infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership to Platform Engineers and ensure reliability and scalability.
• Plan and optimize platform performance and availability to support ministry ops.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security to implement security controls.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.

Skills

Linux

Storage

Virtualization

Networking

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Infrastructure automation

Python

Bash

OpenStack

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Biblical Studies 12 credit hours

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Boone, NC, United States

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?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Platform Solutions 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 Solutions 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)
• 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)