Infrastructure Architect

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Schedule:

• 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

Description

This role leads the design and management of infrastructure systems, focusing on cloud technologies (Azure & AVS), VMware, and automation. You’ll guide a team of engineers, manage data centers (like Equinix), and drive cloud adoption and hybrid integration. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading infrastructure strategy and mentoring engineers
• Managing cloud platforms, virtualization, and storage systems
• Automating processes with tools like Ansible and Terraform
• Ensuring security, compliance, and disaster recovery readiness
• Collaborating across teams to align infrastructure with business needs

Required Skills:

10+ years in infrastructure, 5+ years in cloud and VMware, automation, server lifecycle management, and data center operations.

Certifications:

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900 by Oct 2025), VMware, EMC; AI Fundamentals (AI-900) is a plus.