Senior System Architect – Platform

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

. Define and evolve architecture, technology strategy, and design standards for enterprise data and analytics platforms .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and evolving architecture and technology strategies for enterprise data and analytics platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability. Proficient in guiding solution design, technology selection, and compliance with architectural standards.

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Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)Cloud Services and ArchitectureDevSecOps KnowledgeInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Systems Design Expertise

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignSystem IntegrationPerformance MonitoringProcess OrchestrationNetworkingDatabasesCloud ComputingSecurityEdge ComputingAgile Methodology

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Enterprise DataAnalytics PlatformsTechnology RoadmapsGovernanceInteroperabilitySystem ReliabilityHigh AvailabilityIoT Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve architecture, technology strategy, and design standards for enterprise data and analytics platforms
Drive architectural vision, platform modernization, and technology roadmaps across Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, AI, Governance, and Enterprise Integration
Establish architectural principles and standards
Guide solution design and technology selection
Ensure scalability, security, reliability, and interoperability across platforms
Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Security, Governance, and Business teams
Serve as a trusted technical advisor and mentor architects and engineers
Align technology investments with enterprise business objectives
Design governance and standards activities for technology architecture compliance
Participate in hardware and software technology and product standards selection
Contribute to system architect reviews and ensure architecture adherence
Evaluate technologies, platforms, and frameworks and advise on technology investment decisions
Translate business and technical requirements into system designs
Design and implement end-to-end system architectures
Define system integration approaches and ensure interoperability of system components
Guide development teams during system implementation
Lead technology change initiatives and may oversee technology implementation and modification activities
Document and communicate technology architecture design and analysis work
Lead development of system architecture documentation and diagrams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent computer-related degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant IT experience
2+ years of relevant architecture experience
Proficiency in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman Framework
Knowledge of cloud services, cloud applications, and cloud architecture
Knowledge of DevSecOps
Knowledge of edge computing
Functional expertise in networking, databases, cloud computing, and security
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols
Knowledge of performance monitoring
Knowledge of process orchestration
Knowledge of system reliability and high availability
Systems design expertise
Agile methodology knowledge
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and credibly, verbally and in writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program