Infrastructure Manager

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 Lead Azure 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