Curtiss-Wright

IT Infrastructure Architect, Staff

US-NJ-Parsippany (Corp) Full time

Infrastructure Architect, Staff

We are hiring an Infrastructure Architect, Staff with strong foundational infrastructure experience and the ability to grow into a broader architecture and cross-functional role. This position is ideal for someone who is hands-on, adaptable, and capable of learning new systems quickly, rather than someone with experience in a specific set of tools.

This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure and business-focused systems and will focus on supporting upgrades, integrations, and platform alignment, while partnering closely with both IT and business stakeholders.

This is a hands-on technical role where the individual will actively participate in and execute upgrades, integrations, and system improvements.

Location: Remote

Salary: $94,700 - $110, 000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New Jersey. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

  • Partner with IT and business teams to understand system requirements and dependencies

  • Assist in designing and executing system upgrades, integrations, and improvements

  • Support a variety of enterprise platforms (ownership will expand over time)

  • Help ensure systems are scalable, stable, and aligned with enterprise standards

  • Identify issues, risks, and inefficiencies and help drive improvements

  • Maintain clear documentation for systems, integrations, and processes

  • Contribute to a more proactive, structured infrastructure approach

What You Bring:

  • 5–12 years of experience in infrastructure, systems engineering, or related roles

  • Broad experience in enterprise IT environments (not limited to a single system or tool)

  • Exposure to core infrastructure areas such as:

    • Identity and access management (e.g., Active Directory or similar)

    • Server environments (Windows and/or Linux)

    • Application or platform support

  • Experience participating in system upgrades, migrations, or integrations

  • Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Proven ability to produce clear documentation with attention to detail

  • Exposure to Microsoft environments (Active Directory, Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange) preferred

  • Experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware) preferred

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) preferred

  • Exposure to CMDB or service management tools preferred

  • Experience working alongside ERP or business systems teams preferred

  • Any experience with platform ownership or application support preferred

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight. 

We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.

Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Home (curtisswright.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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