Sr IT Architect - Honeywell

The Enterprise Services Datacenter and Networking Organization designs, implements and operates a state-of-the-art Information Systems Infrastructure serving around 110,000 employees, in over 650 locations across 65 plus countries. We work with the latest and emerging technologies to deliver scalable, high performing, always available infrastructure services around the world. We deliver services that connect, host, virtualize, store, collaborate, integrate, compute and transact business solutions that utilizes cloud first, automation, analytics, “as a Service”, BIG data and software defined.


The Lead Infrastructure Architect, TCM & Automation will be responsible for architecting and principle engineering for Chef Automation and Technical Configuration Management (TCM) for >20,000 servers at Honeywell. This role includes end to end reporting and compliance metrics for the Chef ecosystem. This person is also responsible for making improvements to the existing systems to operate them in an optimized manner and or to improve the reliability and availability.


Key Responsibilities:



+ Provide oversight to Honeywell’s Chef platform optimization, monitoring and lifecycle management


+ Accountable for developing technology roadmaps related to Chef automation and TCM compliance


+ Work with TCM and automation technology platforms like Chef, Ip soft to create the strategy/direction for enterprise infrastructure


+ Oversee troubleshooting of performance issues related to Chef activities


+ Design and implement an evergreen process for Chef client management


+ Align and drive transformation of the Chef automation ecosystem into a mature service offering


+ Maintain team SLA’s on Chef TCM effectiveness, incident response, and problem management activities


+ Partner with Compliance teams to ensure proper remediation validation is being performed around parameter hardening


+ Design and integrate Chef with other Enterprise tools like Splunk, ServiceNow for end-to-end data visibility, dashboards etc


+ Develop an overall Strategy for IT Automation in addition to TCM


+ Drive more user self-service, communications and help with increased service adoption


+ Participate in calls with other members to address and troubleshoot application and or infrastructure related issues related to Chef hardening



You will report directly to our Director, IT and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC or Phoenix, AZ or Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule.

The annual base salary range for this position for Charlotte, NC is $96,000- $120,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In this role, you will impact our organization's ability to adapt, scale, and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Your leadership and mentorship will empower your team to excel, fostering their professional growth and development. By overseeing high-level IT architecture strategies and ensuring alignment with business objectives, you will have an impact on our organization's ability to adapt, scale, and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.


BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL


In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.


YOU MUST HAVE



+ 5+ years of experience in managing Chef in an enterprise server ecosystem, both administration and TCM


+ Experience with ServiceNow or another similar formal Service Management platform and/or methodology


+ Possess strong knowledge on Windows & Linux Operating systems


+ Strong knowledge of Server automation activities (PowerShell, or other)


+ Experience with Windows & Linux security standards & OS Hardening concept


+ Experience with supporting mission critical infrastructure operations


+ Must be a US citizen due to contractual requirements



WE VALUE



+ Excellent leadership communication and executive presence


+ Exposure to cloud technology, GovCloud, and Fedramp landscape


+ DevOps experience is a plus


+ Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision


+ Creative and collaborative problem-solving capability


+ The ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements


+ Skill/proven ability to analyze complex problems and break them down into logical, actionable parts.


+ The ability to be a change agent and promote positive change in the organization demonstrating drive for continual improvement and efficiency


+ Travel 10% -15%



ABOUT HONEYWELL


Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.


THE BUSINESS UNIT


The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.


Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.