KONE
Building Systems
PrincipalPlatformArchitect
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“Principal Platform Architect at KONE. Skills: Platform Architecture, Microsoft 365, Endpoint Management, Identity and Access Management. Own end-to-end architecture of Digital Workplace platform. Translate business needs into architectural decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure platform is secure; Ensure platform is scalable; Ensure platform is cost-effective; Ensure platform is future-ready; Enable multiple teams to operate as a coherent platform; Raise the overall architectural maturity; Ensure alignment with broader enterprise initiatives
Industry & Context.
Guide teams through complex technical and security trade-offs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 + years of experience in enterprise platform architecture, Deep expertise in Identity and Access platforms, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Hybrid Active Directory, Zero Trust principles, Proven experience architecting Microsoft 365, Modern Workplace platforms, Governance and license strategy, Leadership in modern endpoint management, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Intune, MDM/MAM approaches, Design end-to-end identity and endpoint security, Integrating access controls, Device compliance, Endpoint protection, Experience operating and evolving large, global enterprise environments, High security and compliance expectations, Define reference architectures, Standards, Guardrails, Enable scale and consistency, Collaborator across Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and application teams, Confident communicator, Engage and influence senior leadership, Deep understanding of cloud-first and hybrid architectures, Operational impact
Nice to Have
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture implementation at scale, Familiarity with automation and scripting, PowerShell, Graph API, Exposure to agent-based / AI-driven operations, Digital Workplace or endpoint management space
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end architecture of Digital Workplace platform
Translate business needs into architectural decisions
Guide adoption of new workplace capabilities
Define endpoint and identity security architecture
Own architectural patterns for device trust
Architect modern endpoint management
Define future-proof approaches for devices
Provide architectural guidance on Microsoft licensing
Manage Enterprise Agreements
Partner on license optimization strategies
Lead architectural design reviews
Mentor senior engineers and architects
Define and evolve platform's technical roadmap
Collaborate with security and EA teams
Stay ahead of emerging products and trends
Produce architectural artifacts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Platform Owners; Work with IT Area Heads; Partner with Cybersecurity; Engage with senior stakeholders; Align teams around shared standards; Collaborate with security teams; Collaborate with compliance teams; Collaborate with data teams; Collaborate with Enterprise Architect teams
Communication Scope
Confident communicator; Engage and influence senior leadership
Full Job Description
_Founded in 1910,_[_KONE_](https://www.kone.com/en/) _is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an_ [_innovation and sustainability_](https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) _leader with repeated_ _recognitions by_ [_Forbes_](https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27) _, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others._ _KONE’s vision is to create the Best People Flow experience by providing ease, effectiveness and experience to our customers and users. In line with our strategy, Sustainable Success with Customers, we will focus on increasing the value we create for customers with new intelligent solutions and embed sustainability even deeper across all of our operations. By closer collaboration with customers and partners, KONE will increase the speed of bringing new services and solutions to the market._ KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (KTI) is where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies. KONE IT is a global team of expert professionals working along with business functions and area teams to develop new capabilities and enable new business opportunities. We are trusted partners of KONE business lines and functions to develop, transform, manage and run their information technology solutions. We support KONE in its digital transformation journey by introducing
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