Infrastructure Architect Date: Mar 11, 2025 Location: Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941 Req ID: 32626 Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job Overview TheInfrastructure Architectwill play a critical role in shaping and optimizing Komatsu’s global IT infrastructure. This position willcollaborate with global IT and business leadershipto design and implementscalable, secure, and efficientinfrastructure services and strategy across allKomatsu global entities and partners. Key responsibilities includegoverning enterprise architectureto align with business and IT strategies, serving as theglobal subject matter expertforMicrosoft-based systems—includingActive Directory, Entra ID, Windows Servers, and Azure—and leading thedesign, operation, and continuous improvementof a distributed IT environment. This role will be responsible for designing and maintainingKomatsu’s Azure enterprise architecture, spanningmultiple global sites, businesses, thousands of users, and multiple domains. The Infrastructure Architect willrecommend, architect, and leadthe deployment of new technology releases, as well asplan and execute cloud migrationsto supportmergers and acquisitions. Thescope of this roleextends acrossall Komatsu business units worldwide, acting as aliaison for Komatsu North America and the Global Mining Business, collaborating with key global groups such asKCC, KEISA, KSA, KAL, and KLTD. Additionally, this role is accountable forinfrastructure technology architecture, Microsoft Azure management, and the design and maintenance of supporting systems, overseeing anannual infrastructure budget of nearly $24 million. Key Job Responsibilities • Act as a primary design resource, provide expert-level application infrastructure design and implementation skillset for the global IT organization. • Research and evaluate technologies and architectures in relation to Komatsu's global infrastructure needs. • Support global IT peers as a top-level escalation resource and SME • Support integration and authentication projects for eBusiness, 3rd party vended solutions, SSO, cloud hosting. • Assist in any disaster recovery planning, practice, or events. • Work with stakeholders, fellow architects, and technical teams to collect business and technical requirements and deliver enterprise level solutions. • Create and update technical documentation and operating procedures as needed. • Make technically difficult decisions dealing with mission critical platforms, realizing that errors in judgment or poor performance can have significant impact on business functions and expenses. Qualifications/Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field or equivalent work experience. • 5+ years of experience in IAM design and implementation for workforce and customer applications. Expertise in SSO, MFA, identity governance, and RBAC across cloud and hybrid environments. Proficient with platforms like Entra, Okta, and Ping Identity • 10+ years of progressive IT work experience with some infrastructure-related roles • Proven success as primary architect for multiple high-level IT projects / deliverables. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows server and client operating systems to include Server 2012 - 2022 and Windows 10 – 11. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft's Azure • Strong knowledge of Microsoft's Active Directory & Group Policy • Strong knowledge of scripting and PowerShell • Strong writing, presenting, and speaking skills • Familiarity with ITIL concepts and ITSM platforms • Working knowledge of networking concepts (LAN and WAN topologies, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, wireless, authentication, etc) • Working knowledge of virtualization (on-prem and cloud-based, VMWare, Hyper-V, etc) preferred • Working knowledge of enterprise storage (SAN, NAS, cloud, backups) preferred • Understanding of modern software development processes and DevOps • Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery strategies and technologies • Understanding of interdependence of enterprise applications (SharePoint, Web-based systems, ERP systems, Exchange, etc.) and infrastructure platforms • Microsoft operating system, cloud, and/or security certifications are a bonus. • Ability to juggle competing tasks and quickly adapt as business needs are shifted • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment as well as individually • Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization • Ability to effectively communicate technical processes and concepts to non-technical user groups Additional Information Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.