Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. Learn more about our work ovatingjustice.org.

The Technology Department is seeking a skilled and proactive Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud services, automation, and API integrations. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing hybrid and cloud-first solutions that enhance performance, strengthen security, and drive automation across the organization.

Reporting to the Infrastructure and Cloud Manager, this engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions that align with the Center’s mission and strategic goals.

Cloud Strategy & Architecture
:

• Develop and execute comprehensive infrastructure and cloud strategies aligned with the Center’s goals;
• Design, implement, and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, including Azure services, and Microsoft 365 environments, to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness;
• Develop and execute comprehensive cloud and infrastructure strategies aligned with organizational objectives; and
• Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Infrastructure & Platform Management
:

• Manage and optimize the technology infrastructure, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra , Intune, and Azure resources to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization;
• Implement and maintain robust backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical data; and
• Perform capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize system efficiency and responsiveness.

Security & Compliance
:

• Enforce robust security and access controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, and on-premises systems;
• Monitor and respond to security incidents while ensuring compliance with relevant standards; and
• Automate compliance reporting and auditing workflows to improve visibility and governance.

User Support and Management
:

• Manage user identities, access provisioning, and entitlements to ensure secure and appropriate permission levels across systems;
• Support and enhance collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and One Drive; and
• Collaborate with departments to identify opportunities for automation and Azure-backed solutions that improve productivity and workflow efficiency.

Automation, Scripting & Integration
:

• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, and Power Shell;
• Build and manage API integrations between Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party applications; and
• Streamline routine infrastructure tasks such as provisioning, access management, and compliance tracking.

Collaboration & Support
:

• Support and enhance collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and One Drive; and
• Collaborate with departments to identify opportunities for automation and Azure-backed solutions that improve productivity and workflow efficiency.

Project Management and

Collaboration:

• Contribute to infrastructure and cloud projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals;
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives and provide support as needed;
• Participate in ongoing learning, process improvement, and knowledge…