Compute Leader

The Compute Leader at Koch Technologies is responsible for driving the strategic vision, operational excellence, and innovation across the organization's Compute infrastructure which includes Linux, Windows, Storage, Backup/Recovery and Datacenter. This role leads a high-performing global team to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient Compute solutions that align with business outcomes, empower transformation, and rock-solid operations. The Compute Leader collaborates with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, the businesses and external partners to ensure the Compute environment supports current and future business needs.

Location: This role can be located in Wichita, KS / Plano, TX / Atlanta, GA and requires an onsite presence 5 days/week.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and maintain the roadmap for Compute infrastructure, aligning with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.
• Architecture & Rock-Solid Operations: Lead the operations of scalable, secure, and resilient Compute architecture, including cloud, virtualization, and data center solutions.
• Innovation & Transformation: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, fostering innovation through experimentation and adoption of best practices.
• Team Development: Lead a global team of analysts, engineers and architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Develop Meaningful Business Connections: Partner with internal teams (Businesses, IT Operations, Product Owners, Security, etc.) and external vendors to drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless execution.
• Process Optimization and Modernization: Identify and implement process improvements, automation/modernization opportunities, and operational efficiencies to enhance reliability, scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure Compute environments adhere to security, compliance, and quality standards, supporting audits and risk management activities.
• Performance Management: Present architecture strategies, product updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and the businesses, driving accountability and transparency.
• Strong Critical & Economic Thinking Skills - Demonstrated ability to think economically & strategically, drive transformation, optimize operations, and deliver business outcomes through technology, people and processes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrated global leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Compute infrastructure, IT operations, or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale Compute environments (cloud, virtualization, data centers).
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), operating systems (Linux, Windows) and enterprise server/storage solutions.
• Experience with automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform, DevOps practices) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience leading global teams in a shared services environment
• Ability to develop and implement operational processes and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with security by design, proactive management, and enhanced observability practices.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results .

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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