Sr. Infrastructure, Architect

Western Union • Denver, CO

1d • $164,112 - $183,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sr. Infrastructure, Architect – Denver, Colorado Does using your technical and domain expertise to solve product challenges sound exciting to you? Western Union powers your pursuit. Role Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise-level infrastructure architecture blueprints for on premises datacenters, networks, and cloud environments. Define technical vision and strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring availability, scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Design and implement robust, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions across hybrid environments (including data center + cloud). Oversee network architecture (including routing, switching, security protocols including MPLS, BGP, and OSPF) and ensure seamless integration with compute and storage systems. Architect solutions leveraging AWS, including migration strategies and hybrid cloud models. Implement virtualization technologies (including VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix) and automation/orchestration frameworks for infrastructure provisioning. Automate server builds, patching, and application deployments across on-premises and cloud environments using tools including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI & Scripting: Python, Bash, and PowerShell. Implement automated monitoring solutions for performance, availability, and compliance. Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery for critical systems. Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (including ITIL and CISSP). Act as final escalation point for infrastructure-related issues. Collaborate with network engineers, system admins, and cloud teams to align technology decisions. Mentor junior architects and lead cross-functional teams during large-scale deployments. Research emerging technologies (including SDN, SDDC, and container orchestration) and recommend adoption strategies. Drive automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions. Telecommuting is permitted 2 days per week. When not telecommuting, must report to Western Union, LLC, 7001 East Belleview Ave, Denver, CO 80237. Role Requirements Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Computer Applications, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, plus 7 years of professional experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or any occupation, job title, position maintaining databases including patching, risk assessment, and lifecycle management. Must also have experience in the following: 6 years of professional experience utilizing networking, storage, Windows, Citrix, Linux, Backup, virtualization, and cloud platforms; 6 years of professional experience utilizing Security Systems, SQL, Oracle, DB2, Couchbase, Cassandra DB, Postgres SQL Datapower, Apache, and WebSphere; 5 years of professional experience automating server builds, patching, and application deployments across on-premises and cloud environments; 5 years of professional experience utilizing tools including Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Dynatrac, HP Site Scope, Tanium, ServiceNow, Qualys, BigPanda, Box, Cherwell ITIS, xMatters, Privx, CyberArk, Splunk, Dynatrace GRAIL, Venafi, F5, Veritas, VMware Vcenter, and Bluecat DNS; and 5 years of professional experience scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell. We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. Salary The on-target earnings range is $164,112 - $183,000 per year, which includes a base salary and short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies. Benefits You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. Referral Bonus - $1,000 (Subject to Employee Referral Policy). Eligible to internal employees only. #LI-DD2 #LI-Hybrid Estimated Job Posting End Date: 06-15-2026 This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled. At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Computer Applications, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, plus 7 years of professional experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or any occupation, job title, position maintaining databases including patching, risk assessment, and lifecycle management.
• Must also have experience in the following:
• 6 years of professional experience utilizing networking, storage, Windows, Citrix, Linux, Backup, virtualization, and cloud platforms
• 6 years of professional experience utilizing Security Systems, SQL, Oracle, DB2, Couchbase, Cassandra DB, Postgres SQL Datapower, Apache, and WebSphere
• 5 years of professional experience automating server builds, patching, and application deployments across on-premises and cloud environments
• 5 years of professional experience utilizing tools including Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Dynatrac, HP Site Scope, Tanium, ServiceNow, Qualys, BigPanda, Box, Cherwell ITIS, xMatters, Privx, CyberArk, Splunk, Dynatrace GRAIL, Venafi, F5, Veritas, VMware Vcenter, and Bluecat DNS
• 5 years of professional experience scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-level infrastructure architecture blueprints for on premises datacenters, networks, and cloud environments.
• Define technical vision and strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring availability, scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Design and implement robust, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions across hybrid environments (including data center + cloud).
• Oversee network architecture (including routing, switching, security protocols including MPLS, BGP, and OSPF) and ensure seamless integration with compute and storage systems.
• Architect solutions leveraging AWS, including migration strategies and hybrid cloud models.
• Implement virtualization technologies (including VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix) and automation/orchestration frameworks for infrastructure provisioning.
• Automate server builds, patching, and application deployments across on-premises and cloud environments using tools including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI & Scripting: Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Implement automated monitoring solutions for performance, availability, and compliance.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery for critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (including ITIL and CISSP).
• Act as final escalation point for infrastructure-related issues.
• Collaborate with network engineers, system admins, and cloud teams to align technology decisions.
• Mentor junior architects and lead cross-functional teams during large-scale deployments.
• Research emerging technologies (including SDN, SDDC, and container orchestration) and recommend adoption strategies.
• Drive automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions.

Benefits

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).
• Referral Bonus - $1,000 (Subject to Employee Referral Policy). Eligible to internal employees only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level