Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Position Overview

Navistar is looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to support our Digital Transformation Journey.

As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you will manage Navistar’s exiting Kubernetes environment and expand its adaption as a dominate technology for our application stack. This position will be responsible for working with customers to access their Kubernetes needs, working with various teams including architecture to determine if a project fits well with a Kubernetes solution, providing projected and ongoing cost information as well as day to day operations of cloud and on premises Kubernetes solutions.

As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century, Navistar stands at the forefront, a vanguard of the movement. No longer content with merely supplying trucks, buses, and engines, Navistar is on a mission to redefine transportation. Embracing a bold digital transformation, Navistar is ushering in a new era of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Navistar is not just building trucks – it's forging the future of mobility. As a global industry pioneer, Navistar is assembling a team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders. Together, we are not just imagining a better world – We're shaping it, one innovative solution at a time. Join Navistar now and be a part of the journey towards a brighter, more connected tomorrow.

• Manage on-premise and cloud-based Kubernetes platforms
• Collaborate with platform engineers and application developers to determine where their application fits within Navistar’s ecosystem
• Champion the adaptation of Cloud technologies within the application teams and business
• Provide content lead sessions designed to build awareness of Kubernetes technologies within Information Technology
• Design and implement new cloud-based solutions based on best practices and group feedback to meet application needs for performance, function, security, and reliability
• Build and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Kubernetes environments within Azure and on-premise
• Implement and maintain cloud-based network infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure services and Kubernetes infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
• Develop and implement security controls to protect cloud infrastructure and data

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of Information Technology or IT Architecture experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of Information Technology or IT Architecture experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of Information Technology or IT Architecture experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

• 3 years’ experience managing Kubernetes and building cloud-native applications
• Strong understanding of Cloud Services providers and Kubernetes Services, OpenShift, Rancher
• Familiarity with network protocols, security controls, and monitoring tools
• A strong understanding of other cloud provider solutions
• A strong understanding of other supporting and competing technologies such as Storage, Compute & Data services, and networking
• Experience producing best practices and standards for area of responsibility
• Create workflow and architectural documents from requirements provided by team members
• Proven problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and directed with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Good Communication Skills
• Experience in lifecycle management of Kubernetes infrastructure
• Willingness to learn new technologies and skills as needed

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at .

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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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