Sr Lead Enterprise Architecture

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Senior Lead, Enterprise Architecture to lead the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale NAS and high-performance computing (HPC) storage environments supporting semiconductor design and engineering workloads. This role is responsible for architecting resilient, secure, and high-performing storage platforms at global scale, partnering closely with engineering, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams to ensure availability, performance, and long-term scalability. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise NAS platforms, HPC storage architectures, data migration, disaster recovery, and storage security within complex semiconductor or R&D environments. About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Job Summary GlobalFoundries is seeking a Senior Lead, Enterprise Architecture to lead the design, deployment, and operation of large-scale Network Attached Storage (NAS) and high-performance computing (HPC) storage environments supporting semiconductor design and engineering workloads. This role is responsible for architecting resilient, secure, and high-performing storage platforms at global scale, partnering closely with engineering, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams to ensure availability, performance, and long-term scalability. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise NAS platforms, HPC storage architectures, data migration, disaster recovery, and storage security within complex semiconductor or R&D environments. Essential Responsibilities Design, architect, and support large-scale NAS and NFS-based storage environments supporting HPC and semiconductor design workloads Lead global storage platforms spanning multiple data centers, supporting thousands of engineers and mission-critical design systems Own capacity planning, performance optimization, availability, and lifecycle management for enterprise storage infrastructure Architect and lead large-scale storage migrations and technology refresh initiatives with zero or minimal downtime Define and implement data protection, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for critical engineering data Lead storage security initiatives including ransomware protection, protocol auditing, and perimeter hardening Partner with network, security, compute, and application teams to ensure end-to-end performance and reliability Serve as technical lead for major vendor relationships, including architecture reviews, upgrades, and roadmap planning Develop storage standards, operational best practices, and automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce risk Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and regional support teams Support incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across global environments Other Responsibilities Evaluate emerging storage technologies and recommend solutions aligned with GlobalFoundries' long-term strategy Support chargeback, reporting, and data lifecycle management initiatives Contribute to documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks Participate in on-call and escalation support for critical infrastructure services as needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise storage architecture and operations Extensive hands-on experience with large-scale NAS platforms such as Isilon, PowerScale, NetApp, or equivalent Strong expertise in NFS, SMB, Linux, and U IX-based