Azure CloudInfrastructureIaCGovernanceArchitecture/Engineer

NO SPONSORSHIP - NO OPT

Cloud & Datacenter Engineer/Architecture

SALARY: $191k flex plus 7% - 10% bonus

LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL

3 days onsite and 2 days remote

This is a cloud infrastructure IaC governance architecture/engineer role. You will lead and have deep expertise in Azure, Terraform DeVOps containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD platforms. Windows Linux data center engineering design governance FinOps Cloud privileged access management 24/7 on-call support AI enterprise automation initiatives

Cloud Platform Leadership & Governance

• Own the architecture, governance, and operational excellence of the firm s Microsoft Azure environment, including landing zones, policy-based controls, IaC standards, and cost management.
• Lead developer experience and platform enablement, designing secure, compliant, and scalable deployment patterns, reusable Terraform modules, and self-service frameworks used across engineering teams.
• Chair and lead cloud and infrastructure design reviews, providing final technical direction and ensuring alignment with security, architecture, and financial governance standards.
• Serve as the internal custodian of privileged access (including Global Administrator access), ensuring strong separation of duties, independent validation of managed service providers, and proper escalation paths.

Data Center Engineering & Operations

Enterprise Impact & Visibility

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience, with deep expertise in cloud platforms and data center engineering, including time spent as a senior individual contributor.
• Expert-level, hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines in large-scale production environments.
• Proven ownership of platform engineering, developer enablement, or cloud deployment frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in architecture and design governance, including leading design reviews and influencing enterprise standards.
• Strong background in cloud security governance, privileged access management, and incident response, with experience partnering closely with a dedicated CISO organization.
• Solid understanding of data center mechanical and electrical systems (UPS, cooling, fire suppression, power).
• Comfort operating as an internal authority, making high-stakes decisions under pressure and engaging directly with senior leadership.
• Ability and willingness to participate in 24x7 on-call support for critical incidents.