Advisor, IT Software Architect/SRE

This role will be responsible for cloud engineering, cloud operations, infrastructure administration, platform reliability, and strategic technology initiatives across both cloud and datacenter environments. You will play a key role in designing solutions, optimizing cloud operations, improving reliability, and helping drive the organization's transition toward modern cloud-based platforms.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support and advance a growing cloud and infrastructure environment with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. This role will be responsible for cloud engineering, cloud operations, infrastructure administration, platform reliability, and strategic technology initiatives across both cloud and datacenter environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can operate across cloud infrastructure, networking, server administration, and Site Reliability Engineering functions. You will play a key role in designing solutions, optimizing cloud operations, improving reliability, and helping drive the organization's transition toward modern cloud-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Azure cloud and server infrastructure environments to ensure performance, availability, and scalability

• Administer cloud capacity planning, resource utilization, and cost management across enterprise platforms

• Design, configure, and support Azure cloud solutions for critical business applications

• Lead infrastructure and cloud architecture initiatives supporting strategic projects and modernization efforts

• Implement backup, recovery, retention, and operational governance processes across cloud and datacenter environments

• Monitor infrastructure health through cloud native monitoring tools and enterprise monitoring platforms

• Research emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost optimization

• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and global stakeholders to support cloud operations, infrastructure standards, and strategic initiatives

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, server administration, and enterprise technology environments

• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services, administration, security, and operational best practices

• Experience supporting cloud networking, connectivity, virtual networks, firewalls, DNS, routing, and hybrid infrastructure solutions

• Experience managing Windows server environments, middleware platforms, and enterprise operational systems

• Proven experience with infrastructure monitoring, performance management, capacity planning, and Site Reliability Engineering practices

• Experience supporting cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ 900, AZ 104, AZ 400, SC 900, DP 900, or AI 900 are highly preferred

• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS cloud environments

• Knowledge of cloud governance, audit compliance, and risk management practices

• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, VMware monitoring solutions, or cloud native observability platforms

• Experience developing cloud operational standards, policies, and best practices

• Ability to mentor team members, coordinate project activities, and drive technical initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Work Environment

• Sandy Springs, GA

• Four days onsite and one day remote each week

• Two interview process

• Compensation up to $135,000 annually based on experience

Why Join This Opportunity

• Be part of a large-scale cloud transformation initiative focused on Microsoft Azure

• Lead impactful infrastructure and cloud modernization projects

• Work across both cloud and enterprise infrastructure technologies

• Influence strategic cloud architecture, operational excellence, and reliability practices

• Collaborate with experienced technology professionals in a highly visible role