Infrastructure and Platform Architect (Cloud Architect Cloud Operations Lead), Need Azure Infrastructure (Chicago)

Job Description :

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient cloud architect to lead the end-to-end setup and operations of enterprise cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. This role will be responsible for establishing the cloud foundation, driving operational excellence, and ensuring SLA adherence through proactive monitoring, automation, and governance. The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional team to deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environment aligned with business goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 3+ years in cloud architecture and operations leadership.

Proven experience managing cloud operations projects and delivering against defined SLAs.

Deep expertise in Azure and AWS cloud platforms.

Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, ServiceNow, Dynatrace, and Flexera.

Proficiency in DevSecOps, ITSM, and governance frameworks.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with immutable infrastructure, auto-scaling, and release strategies.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work in a cross-functional, agile environment.

Architect programmable infrastructure interfaces to enable developer self-service provisioning.

Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.

Integrate and optimize monitoring and automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Dynatrace, Flexera).

Oversee configuration management, state orchestration, and deployment pipelines.

Background in supporting cloud operations at scale with unified skillsets across compute, network, storage, and security.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certifications : AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, ITIL Foundation.

Experience leading cloud transformation or managed services engagements.

Familiarity with application performance monitoring, immutable infrastructure, and cost optimization.