Idaho Staffing
Systems Engineering Architect
The Systems Engineering Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, standardization, and strategic oversight of Ryder's infrastructure platforms across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on architecting resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions that support high-volume, mission-critical business applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in VMware-based on-premises architecture, infrastructure security, and cloud migration strategies. This individual will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security, and IT Operations to ensure infrastructure designs align with business goals, compliance requirements, and operational excellence. Essential Responsibilities: Infrastructure Architecture Leadership VMware On-Premises Expertise Platform Design & Integration Infrastructure Security Architecture Cloud Migration Strategy Architecture Governance Solution Enablement Lifecycle Management Strategic Planning Risk & Cost Analysis Documentation & Communication Additional Responsibilities: Lead infrastructure portfolio management, including roadmap development, standards governance, and lifecycle planning. Research and recommend emerging technologies that align with Ryder's enterprise architecture and business strategy. Collaborate across business units to identify infrastructure needs and provide architectural direction for future-state solutions. Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Provide first-level review of vulnerability assessments and support remediation planning. Participate in vendor evaluations and contribute to contract and SOW development for infrastructure services. Support compliance initiatives by ensuring infrastructure designs meet regulatory and audit requirements. Perform other duties as assigned to support enterprise IT strategy and operations. Skills and Competencies: VMware Expertise Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Security Architecture Technical Breadth Strategic Thinking Decision-Making Collaboration & Influence Agility & Adaptability Communication Continuous Improvement Leadership Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline or equivalent work experience Master's degree preferred IT or related field Minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience required Proven experience in diagnosing, isolating/resolving complex issues, recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems required Strong experience with infrastructure tools, methodology and processes required Experience using analytical skills, tools and techniques to investigate information and to draw conclusions required Experience working with enterprise architecture standards, processes & tools including IT Architecture standards, Technology trends required Experience of IT Operations technologies and processes including server, SAN, monitoring, backup, patching, DR, ITSM. advanced required Background in IT Security, specifically IT Risk, Vulnerability Management, and system best practices. advanced required Proven experience in a technical support group and working with technical Project Management. advanced required Understanding and experience with the delivery of IT Operations services. advanced required Other Relevant Technical Certification Travel: None DOT Regulated: None Job Category: Systems Engineering Compensation Information: The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below: Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $130,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $150,000.00 Benefits Information: For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Security Notice for Applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers . Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754. Current Employees: If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
The Systems Engineering Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, standardization, and strategic oversight of Ryder's infrastructure platforms across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on architecting resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions that support high-volume, mission-critical business applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in VMware-based on-premises architecture, infrastructure security, and cloud migration strategies. This individual will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security, and IT Operations to ensure infrastructure designs align with business goals, compliance requirements, and operational excellence. Essential Responsibilities: Infrastructure Architecture Leadership VMware On-Premises Expertise Platform Design & Integration Infrastructure Security Architecture Cloud Migration Strategy Architecture Governance Solution Enablement Lifecycle Management Strategic Planning Risk & Cost Analysis Documentation & Communication Additional Responsibilities: Lead infrastructure portfolio management, including roadmap development, standards governance, and lifecycle planning. Research and recommend emerging technologies that align with Ryder's enterprise architecture and business strategy. Collaborate across business units to identify infrastructure needs and provide architectural direction for future-state solutions. Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Provide first-level review of vulnerability assessments and support remediation planning. Participate in vendor evaluations and contribute to contract and SOW development for infrastructure services. Support compliance initiatives by ensuring infrastructure designs meet regulatory and audit requirements. Perform other duties as assigned to support enterprise IT strategy and operations. Skills and Competencies: VMware Expertise Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Security Architecture Technical Breadth Strategic Thinking Decision-Making Collaboration & Influence Agility & Adaptability Communication Continuous Improvement Leadership Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline or equivalent work experience Master's degree preferred IT or related field Minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience required Proven experience in diagnosing, isolating/resolving complex issues, recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems required Strong experience with infrastructure tools, methodology and processes required Experience using analytical skills, tools and techniques to investigate information and to draw conclusions required Experience working with enterprise architecture standards, processes & tools including IT Architecture standards, Technology trends required Experience of IT Operations technologies and processes including server, SAN, monitoring, backup, patching, DR, ITSM. advanced required Background in IT Security, specifically IT Risk, Vulnerability Management, and system best practices. advanced required Proven experience in a technical support group and working with technical Project Management. advanced required Understanding and experience with the delivery of IT Operations services. advanced required Other Relevant Technical Certification Travel: None DOT Regulated: None Job Category: Systems Engineering Compensation Information: The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below: Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $130,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $150,000.00 Benefits Information: For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Security Notice for Applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers . Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754. Current Employees: If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.