Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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Leads architecture, deployment, and optimization of hybrid Azure/on‑premises environments, drives projects, ensures disaster recovery, manages incidents, automates operations, and fosters continuous improvement and inclusive teamwork.

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of on‑premises and Azure cloud environments, leveraging Azure services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and IT Service Management tools (Service Now, Jira, etc.).
• Drive one or more infrastructure engineering projects or work streams, applying technical expertise, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and problem‑solving methodologies to ensure successful delivery and modernization.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to architect, implement, and troubleshoot complex infrastructure changes across Azure, networking, and Azure Virtual Desktop, resolving issues and supporting system modernization.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies for critical applications and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex, high‑priority incidents, considering upstream and downstream system impacts, and recommend mitigation actions while ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and adherence to ITIL change management processes.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to remediate issues, identify trends, and drive product and platform improvements across cloud, security, and networking layers.
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning and coaching as new technologies and features (Azure, Dev Sec Ops , containers, AVD) are introduced, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a team culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, while promoting collaborative ways of working.
• Lead a high‑performing team, managing their deliverables, KPIs, and professional development while ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Be proficient in Azure cloud infrastructure, security controls, Infrastructure as Code, and networking, with a focus on designing, securing, and operating enterprise environments.
• Be skilled in Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  practices and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Open Shift) to enable scalable and secure application deployment.
• Bring experience in high‑performance computing (HPC) environments, including GPU clusters (NVIDIA/AMD) and SLURM workload management, to support advanced workloads.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in identity and access management (Entra ) and data encryption standards to ensure regulatory compliance and data protection.
• Be experienced in managing RFPs and architecting enterprise‑level solutions, including cost, risk, and compliance considerations.
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR standards and their implementation within Azure and hybrid environments.

• Certified Azure Architect with advanced, hands‑on experience designing and operating Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of core infrastructure domains, including networking, databases, storage, deployment, integration, automation, scaling, resilience, and performance tuning.
• Strong expertise in scripting languages such as Power Shell and Python, and in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated provisioning and configuration.
• Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and private cloud, including migrations between public and private environments.
• Proven experience in business continuity planning, risk assessment, and disaster recovery design and testing for mission‑critical systems.
• Proficiency with ITSM and operations tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira, Sentinel) for incident, change, and problem management, aligned with ITIL change management practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices, Azure Virtual Desktop, and enterprise networking concepts supporting secure, scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle AI infrastructure and clusters, including design and operations for GPU‑based and high‑performance environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex…