Overview:
Location: 3/2 Hybrid - Office locations in Tampa, FL, Cranberry, PA or Erie, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card holder
The A.C.Coy Company is currently seeking candidates for a full-time LeadAzure Infrastructure Engineer role.
Responsibilities:
Strategic & Operational Management
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Azure-based infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
- Oversee daily operations of integrated cloud and on-premises components, including servers, networking, and security infrastructure
- Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and best practices for cloud and hybrid environments
- Plan, design, and implement future technology initiatives, updating documentation as needed
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Safeguard assets by identifying and resolving security issues and implementing robust security controls across Azure environments
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize resource usage, performance, and costs using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
- Support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code practices, and automation initiatives using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, PowerShell, and related tools
- Maintain and update network topology and operational procedures documentation
- Appropriately prioritize IT projects and day-to-day operations
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and provide performance feedback to the cloud infrastructure team
- Delegate responsibilities and empower team members to achieve strategic goals efficiently
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Educate staff on technology trends and their strategic value to the organization
Strategic Planning & Innovation
- Contribute to strategic technology planning and direction of projects
- Stay current with technology developments in cloud, infrastructure, and the broader IT industry, implementing new solutions to improve efficiency
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in Azure cloud environments
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration, Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Functions, Application Gateway, and Azure Networking (VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute, etc.)
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity management (Azure AD, RBAC), and compliance
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools in Azure
- Proficient in Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, testing and disaster recovery
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to build scalable technology infrastructure and successfully execute technology projects
Preferred:
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate)
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on-premises integration
- Familiarity with containerization (AKS, Docker) and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of ITIL or other service management frameworks
- Current Microsoft, Cisco, and/or VMware certification