Edison Works Infrastructure Architect

Job Description Summary

Edison Works’ Advanced Programs are a key growth area in GE Edison Works, GE Aviation and GE Aviation MSO portfolio with revenue growing 4x over the next 5 years. This cross functional organization partners across product management, engineering, ops, supply chain, DT and security to deliver that growth! Come join the DT team who is critical to success of the scale!

This position is a critical member of the architecture team within Edison Works and will work on highly complex projects that require in-depth domain knowledge in Digital Technology Collaboration solutions, technology, architecture, tools and strategies, as well as Active Directory architecture and infrastructure. This role will partner with key stakeholders to drive the strategy for, and roadmap of, the advancement and growth of the Collaborative technology tools and Active Directory architecture, while also driving continuous improvement across the numerous classified programs within our organization. You will develop relationships with suppliers, partners and customers to formulate and execute a complete strategy to improve our Collaboration Technology posture.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Collaboration Architect:

• Analyze business requirements, identify collaboration needs, and develop a comprehensive collaboration strategy including tool selection, integration, and deployment plans. 
• Design and document the technical architecture for collaboration solutions, considering user experience, scalability, security, and integration with existing systems. 
• Research and evaluate various collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Exchange & SharePoint and Cisco Jabber) to identify the most suitable options for the organization's needs. 
• Oversee the implementation of collaboration tools, ensuring proper configuration, user training, and change management processes. 
• Integrate collaboration tools with other enterprise systems like CRM, ERP, and HR platforms to streamline workflows and data sharing. 
• Design and optimize the user experience within collaboration platforms to enhance adoption and productivity. 
• Ensure collaboration solutions adhere to data privacy and security regulations, implementing appropriate access controls and encryption measures. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, business units, project managers) to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress. 
• Subject Matter Expert Point of Contact for technical, operational and security questions

Active Directory Architect

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Active Directory architecture, including forest topology, domain structure, organizational units (OUs), and site links to optimize performance and security. 
• Plan and implement migration strategies for new AD deployments or upgrades to newer versions of Active Directory. 
• Evaluate and recommend new AD features and technologies to enhance functionality and address evolving business needs. 
• Configure and manage Active Directory services like Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Global Catalog to enforce security policies and user access controls. 
• Implement user and computer account management processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management. 
• Monitor AD performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot replication issues
• Enforce security best practices within the AD environment, including password complexity, account lockout policies, and privileged access management. 
• Integrate AD with other security solutions like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity management systems. 
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies regarding user access and data protection. 
• Collaborate with network engineers, application developers, and other IT teams to integrate AD with various systems and applications. 
• Provide technical guidance and support to troubleshoot AD related issues and provide user training on AD features. 
• Document AD architecture, procedures, and best practices for knowledge transfer and maintenance. 
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Point of Contact for technical, operational and security questions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 7 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 9 years of professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Infrastructure Architecture.
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
• Experience architecting Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint Solutions
• Experience architecting Active Directory Implementations

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.

Desired Characteristics:

• Active US DOD Security Clearance
• Familiarity with United States Government regulatory controls and frameworks (NIST, JSIG, RMF, DFARS, CMMC, etc.)
• Work experience in an Air-Gapped environment is a plus
• Strong understanding of collaboration technologies, including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint and Cisco Jabber. 
• Ability to align technology solutions with business objectives and user needs, understanding business processes and workflows. 
• Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and integrated collaboration systems. 

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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