Lead Architect Infrastructure & Platform Services (m/f/d)

tk accelis, formerly thyssenkrupp Materials Services, is one of the world's leading material dealers and service providers along the entire supply chain. tk accelis combines three business segments in an integrated offering: material trade and distribution, customer-specific further processing and solutions for supply chain management. With a growing range of data-based services, tk accelis is driving the digitalization of supply chains consistently. This integrated approach calls tk accelis “Materials-as-a-Service”.Around 15,500 employees operate more than 250,000 customers from around 380 locations in the core markets Europe and North America. In the 2024/25 financial year, tk accelis generated total sales of €11.4 billion. For more information, visit www.tkaccelis.com/de

Conception, development and governance of target architecture for IT infrastructure services (Cloud, Workplace, Identity, Network, Platform Services) in coordination with the comprehensive IT strategy Promote the definition and implementation of infrastructure architecture standards, policies and governance frameworks within tk accelis Act as a central consultancy and savings partner for IT management, with the ability to combine strategic orientation and operational implementation Promoting the development, structuring and documentation of the application and infrastructure portfolio in line with the target architecture Definition and enforcement of architectural principles in areas such as identity & access management (e.g. Entra ID, Zero Trust), end user computing and hybrid cloud environments Close cooperation with Busines Unit Architects, Platform/Serivce Owns and regional IT teams (EU/NA) to ensure alignment and consistency Support and review of essential IT initiatives through practical architectural consulting, design validation and solution recommendations Ensuring transparency and optimisation of infrastructure costs by integrating FinOps principles and identifying risks and appropriate countermeasures

Successfully completed studies of (economic) informatics or a comparable area 5–8 years of professional experience in IT architecture focusing on infrastructure, cloud or platform services Detectable experience in the design and governance of company-wide infrastructure architectures in complex environments Funded expertise in Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, Identity & Access Management (e.g. Entra ID), Zero Trust and modern workplace solutions Solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and practices of architecture governance Detectable ability to structure complex IT landscapes and build architecture transparency (e.g. application portfolios, architecture repository) Ability to think across infrastructure, platforms and applications in end-to-end architectures Did we awaken your interest? Then we look forward to your online application via the button ''Next Apply''!

Attractive social benefits, such as excellent occupational pensions. A package of free, professional services and an extensive range of training Regular health care through our occupational medical service / Medical Center, including skin cancer screening, influenza protection vaccination and vaccination. Very good professional development opportunities in the team, in the company and in the group of companies. A steep learning curve through the diversity of topics and the use of modern technologies and tools in a dynamic team with flat hierarchies. Modern office workplaces, flexible working hours and mobile work set up according to ergonomic standards. Did we awaken your interest? Then we look forward to your online application via the button ''Next Apply''!

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