112 Cloud Networking jobs in Chicago

Our client is a leading telecommunications innovator seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Telecom Network Solutions Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge network solutions. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within the US. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in telecommunications technologies, a strategic mindset, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust network designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and sales, to architect solutions that meet evolving market demands and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure telecommunications network solutions for diverse client needs.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies, protocols, and platforms to enhance service offerings.
• Develop detailed network designs, including topology diagrams, IP addressing schemes, and configuration templates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and deployment of designed solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers and support teams.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and proof-of-concept evaluations for new network services.
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable network architecture plans.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architectures, standards, and best practices.
• Analyze network performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization and capacity planning.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in telecommunications, including 5G, SDN, NFV, and cloud networking.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand their requirements and present proposed solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide expert-level support during critical incidents.
• Contribute to the development of product roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor junior members of the technical team and foster knowledge sharing.
• Ensure network designs comply with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design, architecture, and deployment.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and firewalls.
• Deep understanding of various telecom technologies such as MPLS, DWDM, SONET/SDH, VoIP, and wireless communication.
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies (NFV, SDN).
• Proven experience in designing and architecting large-scale carrier-grade networks.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote environment.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) are highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools for network management is a plus.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for telecommunications innovation.

If you are a visionary architect passionate about building the next generation of telecommunications networks and thrive in a remote setting, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, a leading telecommunications provider renowned for its innovative network solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Solutions Architect to join their fully remote, elite technical team. This role is paramount in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructures that support cutting-edge services and enterprise clients. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of telecommunications, architecting solutions that meet complex business requirements and leverage the latest networking technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect high-level network solutions, including LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud networking, and security components, tailored to specific client needs and enterprise-level requirements.
• Collaborate with sales teams, pre-sales engineers, and clients to understand business objectives and translate them into technical network designs and proposals.
• Develop comprehensive network diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans for complex network deployments.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies, protocols, and architectures to enhance network performance, reliability, and security.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) evaluations and provide technical leadership during pilot deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, providing expert-level support during critical incidents.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including design guides, standards, and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, vendor roadmaps, and emerging technologies in the telecommunications and networking space.
• Mentor and guide junior network engineers and architects, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth.
• Ensure all designed solutions comply with security best practices, industry standards, and client regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for network infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the development of reusable network design templates and frameworks.

This is a fully remote position, enabling you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in the US. Our client fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment where technical excellence is celebrated. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a high degree of autonomy and impact. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for professional development. If you are a visionary architect with a passion for telecommunications and network innovation, we encourage you to apply. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About JSSI

For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000+ aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com.

JSSI products and services include:

Maintenance Programs. Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value.

Parts & Leasing. Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions.

Software : Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects.

Advisory Services. Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter.

Aviation Capital. Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.

Position Summary

Jet Support Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Cloud Infrastructure Lead to join our team. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in Azure, demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional initiatives, and expertise in designing resilient infrastructure solutions and implementing disaster recovery strategies. The Cloud Infrastructure Lead will play a critical role in ensuring our systems are high-performing, reliable, and secure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and configure infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of the business, leveraging Virtual Machines, AKS, Managed SQL Instances, Logic Apps, and other services.
• Lead complex cross-team initiatives and drive business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing efforts.
• Administer, monitor, and support the organization's Azure tenant, Windows Server environment, and ancillary systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain observability, monitoring, and alerting systems to proactively track application performance and system health.
• Lead incident response to ensure issues are communicated and resolved expediently.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Bicep to automate cloud resource provisioning and reduce manual processes.
• Implement and support cloud network and security services, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Azure Private Networking, DNS, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door.
• Configure and support Cisco Meraki network hardware and M365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team.
• Oversee cloud governance policies and optimize costs.
• Respond to security alerts to eradicate threats within the environment, remediate vulnerabilities, and oversee Cloud Security Posture Management.
• Research new technologies, conduct POCs, and recommend improvements.
• Create and maintain system architecture and procedural documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation and perform off-hours support and maintenance as required.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Information Technology roles.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting the Azure Cloud Computing Platform with an emphasis on Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, SQL managed instance, and Azure firewall.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience administering M365 environments with an emphasis on Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Entra ID.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with automation, IaC tools, and scripting languages, particularly PowerShell.
• Advanced knowledge of security and network protocols.
• Experience implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CCNA) are a plus.

At JSSI, we are committed to rewarding our team members with competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect their contributions and talent.

For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $145,000 to $150,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role.

Additionally, for full-time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we are proud to offer a robust suite of benefits. This ranges from insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others, starting day one of employment. For a full overview of our offerings, visit the JSSI Benefits Page on our company website.

JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.

Description

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. We stay at the forefront of today's opportunities in advanced nuclear power, decarbonization, smart grids, battery energy storage systems, hydrogen applications, electric transportation grids, digital modernization, and more. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, growth, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving IT platform enablement and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong command of infrastructure architecture, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and platform governance. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including application development, data architecture, and platform engineering, to deliver integrated and future-ready technology solutions.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Platform & Identity Architecture

• Serve as Tenant Architect and Administrator Microsoft Platforms (Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, M365, Azure, and Environment Administrator), Oracle OCI, integration with these across other SaaS and ERP solutions.

• Coordinate with vendors and key stakeholders to track financial assessments and project proposals for S&L Technologies, ensuring alignment with S&L's business requirements and strategic goals.

• Lead the Okta to Entra ID migration, including conditional access policy design, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle management.

• Provide guidance Application/Data Architects and Technical owners on the Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Platforms for their workloads.

• Assess workload migration to Oracle OCI, document implementation plan for S&L Infrastructure team.

Cloud Governance & Multi-Cloud Standards

• Define and implement Azure subscription and resource governance, including naming conventions, tagging strategies, RBAC, policy enforcement, and cost management. Work with Governance body for governance policy and implementation.

• Document and align cloud architecture standards across Azure, AWS, Oracle OCI, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure consistency and compliance as workloads are created on these platforms.

• Establish and maintain landing zones, management groups, and blueprints for secure and scalable cloud adoption.

Data Platform Enablement

• Collaborate with Data Architects to define standards and implement architectures for Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, and other data platforms.

• Ensure secure data access, integration pipelines, and platform scalability for analytics and AI/ML workloads.

• Support data governance, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.

Infrastructure Modernization

• Lead re-platforming efforts from On-Prem or other cloud-native workloads to centralized solutions.

• Design hybrid infrastructure strategies that support legacy workloads while enabling cloud-native transformation.

• Evaluate and implement automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform administration.

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD/Entra ID, AVD, and governance frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with Okta, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365 administration.

• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Oracle OCI cloud services and governance models.

• Experience with data platform integration (Fabric, Purview, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica).

• Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, IoC).

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

• Okta Certified Administrator or equivalent Entra ID expertise

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (a plus)

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams.

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.

• Engage with a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Back-Up Daycare

• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account

• Merit Scholarship Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program

• Tuition Assistance

• First Professional Licensure Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$112,410 - $162,710

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestInformation Technology

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID

Business GroupCEO Group

DepartmentInformation Management

Coalfire Systems

Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients' hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that's not who we are - that's just what we do. We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary
As a Cloud Infrastructure Administrator at Coalfire within our Cloud Managed Services group, you will be a self-starter, passionate about cloud technology, and thrive on problem solving. You will work within major public clouds, utilizing your technical abilities to operate the most cutting edge offerings from Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). This role directly supports leading cloud software companies to provide seamless reliability and scalability of their SaaS product to the largest enterprises and government agencies around the world.
What You'll Do

• Become a member of a highly-collaborative engineering team offering a unique blend of Cloud Infrastructure Administration, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Operations, and Vulnerability Management.
• Coordinate with Client product teams, engineering team members, and other stakeholders to monitor and maintain a secure and resilient cloud-hosted infrastructure to established SLAs in both production and non-production environments.
• Execute against standard operating procedures, operational runbooks, technical documents, and troubleshooting guidelines across various toolsets and Client environments.
• Perform systems administration duties in Client environments such as: maintaining/provisioning/deprovisioning of users & access, performing and validating of patches & updates to cloud infrastructure systems, maintaining compliance controls enforcement using Group Policy on Windows Servers, as well as configuration files on Red Hat systems, implementing & configuring software/tooling updates, and troubleshooting of operational issues in cloud infrastructure.
• Work across AWS, Azure and GCP, understanding, utilizing, and troubleshooting their unique native services in Client environments.
• Configure and tune cloud-based tools, manage cost, security, and compliance for the Client's environments.
• Respond to environment-specific alerts, and review dashboards via analytics tools such as Splunk and Elastic Stack.
• Collect artifacts evidencing security and compliance requirements of Clients' environments.

What You'll Bring

• BS or above in related Information Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years experience in production operations
• 1+ years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Experience with Active Directory (AD), clustering & high-availability, Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and data to ensure provisioning of secure, patched resources
• Experience using analytics tools such as Splunk and Elastic Stack for querying, monitoring and alerting
• Practical experience in administration of Linux infrastructure, as well as Windows infrastructure
• Experience within ticketing tool solutions such as Jira and ServiceNow
• Proficiency in at least one primary scripting language (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment
• Critical thinking, and ability to balance environmental requirements with mission needs.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting cloud operations and automation in Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and orchestration/automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Previous experience supporting a 24x7x365 highly-available environment for a SaaS vendor
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Database administration experience (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Cloud-based networking experience (Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv, etc.)
• Experience working within container orchestration solutions such as Kubernetes, Docker, EKS and/or ECS
• Familiarity with frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, etc.
• Familiarity with configuration baseline standards such as CIS Benchmarks & DISA STIG
• Experience working within an automated CI/CD pipeline for release development, testing, remediation, and deployment
• Knowledge of encryption technologies (SSL, encryption, PKI)

The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
Why You'll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you'll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you'll work most effectively - whether you're at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, our Human Resources team at
Bonus Points

Why you'll want to join us

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Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

Benefits:

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

Responsibilities

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on our Technology Services Team, you will play a key role in the design, planning, and execution of projects related to GUARD's server, storage, backup, and virtualization environments in the cloud.  An ideal candidate should be able to understand and implement public cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions, as well as analyze and resolve complex issues related to these areas. Monitor system performance and capacity and provide proactive remediation. Provide cloud services estimates and identify trends and opportunities for process and technology advancements to critical Infrastructure. Act as a technical escalation point for team members. We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to work out of one of these locations: Corporate Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Parsippany, NJ, Chicago, IL, Alpharetta, GA, or Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in Azure cloud infrastructure projects.
• Design and implement infrastructure technical solutions that exhibit high levels of performance, security and scalability, while keeping any risks/impacts to the business in mind.
• Develop and implement complex cloud environments, focusing on infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Pulumi, ARM templates, BluePrint.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or Github Actions.
• Create, manage, and understand Azure resources such as app gateways, load balancers, storage accounts, Azure Files, app services, NSGs, virtual desktops/pools, backup/polices, Site Recovery, Azure Backup, etc.
• Deliver technical leadership in the engineering and architecture of GUARD's server, storage, and cloud infrastructure.
• Guide IT Administrators to ensure proper execution of project designs and ongoing conformity to policy.
• Ensures infrastructure meets compliance and security standards through audits and tools like Azure Policy.
• Ensures disaster recovery / backup solutions are operational, maintained and meeting the business needs.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure related problems.
• Document systems, processes, and/or procedures.
• Ability to respond to and investigate security alerts.
• Track industry trends and maintain knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprises architecture needs.
• Demonstrated experience in balancing multiple priorities and managing a variety of projects with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and knowledge share as needed to team members and peers.
• Availability after hours for critical systems maintenanceissues.
• Participation in On-Call rotation.

Salary Range

$65,900.70-$152,611.80 USD

The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public cloud (Azure) engineering experience.
• Solid understanding and experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Primary focus on security across all areas of responsibility.
• Deep understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server .
• Experience with Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, and compliance.
• Hands on administrative experience with SIEM technologies
• Knowledge of networking and an understanding of traffic flow, subnets, TCP/UDP, and IP communication.
• Familiarity with cloud backup and disaster recovery methodologies.
• IT service delivery mindset with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner.

Description
Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. We stay at the forefront of today's opportunities in advanced nuclear power, decarbonization, smart grids, battery energy storage systems, hydrogen applications, electric transportation grids, digital modernization, and more. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, growth, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving IT platform enablement and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong command of infrastructure architecture, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and platform governance. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including application development, data architecture, and platform engineering, to deliver integrated and future-ready technology solutions.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Platform & Identity Architecture
+ Serve as Tenant Architect and Administrator Microsoft Platforms (Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, M365, Azure, and Environment Administrator), Oracle OCI, integration with these across other SaaS and ERP solutions.
+ Coordinate with vendors and key stakeholders to track financial assessments and project proposals for S&L Technologies, ensuring alignment with S&L's business requirements and strategic goals.
+ Lead the Okta to Entra ID migration, including conditional access policy design, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle management.
+ Provide guidance Application/Data Architects and Technical owners on the Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Platforms for their workloads.
+ Assess workload migration to Oracle OCI, document implementation plan for S&L Infrastructure team.
Cloud Governance & Multi-Cloud Standards
+ Define and implement Azure subscription and resource governance, including naming conventions, tagging strategies, RBAC, policy enforcement, and cost management. Work with Governance body for governance policy and implementation.
+ Document and align cloud architecture standards across Azure, AWS, Oracle OCI, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure consistency and compliance as workloads are created on these platforms.
+ Establish and maintain landing zones, management groups, and blueprints for secure and scalable cloud adoption.
Data Platform Enablement
+ Collaborate with Data Architects to define standards and implement architectures for Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, and other data platforms.
+ Ensure secure data access, integration pipelines, and platform scalability for analytics and AI/ML workloads.
+ Support data governance, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.
Infrastructure Modernization
+ Lead re-platforming efforts from On-Prem or other cloud-native workloads to centralized solutions.
+ Design hybrid infrastructure strategies that support legacy workloads while enabling cloud-native transformation.
+ Evaluate and implement automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
Qualifications
+ 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform administration.
+ Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD/Entra ID, AVD, and governance frameworks.
+ Hands-on experience with Okta, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365 administration.
+ Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Oracle OCI cloud services and governance models.
+ Experience with data platform integration (Fabric, Purview, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica).
+ Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
+ Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, IoC).
Preferred Certifications:
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
+ AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
+ Okta Certified Administrator or equivalent Entra ID expertise
+ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
+ TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (a plus)
Soft Skills & Leadership:
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams.
+ Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
+ Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
+ Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.
+ Engage with a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
+ Gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
+ Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
+ Life & Accident Insurance
+ Disability Coverage
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Back-Up Daycare
+ FSA & HSA
+ 401(k)
+ Pre-Tax Commuter Account
+ Merit Scholarship Program
+ Employee Discount Program
+ Corporate Charitable Giving Program
+ Tuition Assistance
+ First Professional Licensure Bonus
+ Employee Referral Bonus
+ Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Paid Bereavement Leave
+ Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$112,410 - $162,710
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
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Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
CityChicago
StateIL
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestInformation Technology
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID
Business GroupCEO Group
DepartmentInformation Management

Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

The Cloud Infrastructure Architect V will lead the design, implementation and continual optimization of cloud platform infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Architect and participate in building and maintaining highly available, secure, efficient, and scalable cloud infrastructures.

• Lead the design of, and participate in the implementation of highly resilient, efficient and secure cloud and hybrid network architectures.

• Ensure that critical cloud infrastructure and services are properly incorporated into and monitored by sanctioned observability platforms and solutions in place and use any output to continually optimize and improve our cloud infrastructure environments.

• Work with various teams to help troubleshoot and resolve performance or availability issues, security vulnerabilities, and any other operational challenges that may be related to the cloud infrastructure.

• Continually research and evaluate latest technologies, trends, patterns and practices and make appropriate and clear recommendations to the business and relevant teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product teams, developers and platform engineers to understand business, product, and development requirements that may need to be considered for any work being done or new designs being planned.

• Work with development teams, platform engineers, and devops engineers to help develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules, repositories and pipelines as well as participate in the development and management of related processes.

• Collaborate with IT Security teams to review and update security policies and controls as well as assist in developing and maintaining incident response plans.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation and diagrams of relevant cloud architectures, standards, processes and procedures.

• Help to Influence and champion the adoption of cloud services and technologies, providing expert guidance on cloud-native and cloud-first strategies.

• Help develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors that contribute to our success.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no managerial responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

• Deep understanding and experience with Cloud and Hybrid network architecture and design.

• Deep understanding and experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS cloud technologies and how to integrate between them.

• Experience with Kubernetes/AKS

• Strong knowledge of cloud security protocols and best practices.

• Solid understanding and experience working with infrastructure as code (IaC) and related tools - Specific experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and GutHub.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Professional certifications in Cloud architecture and Engineering (Azure, AWS, etc.).

• At least 10 years' experience in Cloud and Infrastructure roles with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cloud Architecture role and a proven track record of successful cloud implementations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: This position is in Georgia or Illinois and operates in a professional office environment.

Positions Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, and the hours are Monday through Friday

Travel: This position might require minimal travel.

Physical Demands: Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Benefits

Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care. Please click here for an overview of the benefits available to you and your family.

Pay Range:
$137,300-$192,200
The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Coalfire Systems

Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients' hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that's not who we are - that's just what we do. We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
POSITION SUMMARY: Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients' toughest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world. But that's not who we are - that's just what we do. We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference. And we're growing fast. We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to support our Managed Services team. As a Cloud Infrastructure Administrator at Coalfire within our Cloud Managed Services group, you will be a self-starter, passionate about cloud technology, and thrive on problem solving. You will work within major public clouds, utilizing your technical abilities to operate the most cutting-edge offerings from Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). This role directly supports leading cloud software companies to provide seamless reliability and scalability of their SaaS product to the largest enterprises and government agencies around the world. This can be a remote position (must be located in the United States).
What You'll Do

• Become a member of a highly collaborative engineering team offering a unique blend of Cloud Infrastructure Administration, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Operations, and Vulnerability Management.
• Coordinate with client product teams, engineering team members, and other stakeholders to monitor and maintain a secure and resilient cloud-hosted infrastructure to established SLAs in both production and non-production environments.
• Execute against standard operating procedures, operational runbooks, technical documents, and troubleshooting guidelines across various toolsets and client environments.
• Perform systems administration duties in client environments such as:
• Maintaining/provisioning/deprovisioning of users & access,
• Performing and validating of patches & updates to cloud infrastructure systems,
• Maintaining compliance controls enforcement using Group Policy on Windows Servers, as well as configuration files on Linux (Redhat preferred) and windows operating systems,
• Implement & configure software/tooling updates, and
• Troubleshoot operational issues within cloud environments.
• Work across AWS, Azure and GCP, understanding, utilizing, and troubleshooting their unique native services in client environments.
• Configure and tune cloud-based tools, manage cost, security, and compliance for the client's environments.
• Respond to environment-specific alerts, and review dashboards via analytics tools such as Splunk and Elastic Stack.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years experience in production operations
• 1+ years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Familiarity with Active Directory (AD), clustering & high-availability, Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and data to ensure provisioning of secure, patched resources
• Familiarity with using analytics tools such as Splunk and Elastic Stack for querying, monitoring and alerting
• Practical experience in administration of Linux infrastructure, as well as Windows infrastructure
• Familiarity within ticketing tool solutions such as Jira and ServiceNow
• Proficiency in at least one primary scripting language (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment
• Critical thinking, and ability to balance environmental requirements with mission needs
• US Citizen
• Experience supporting cloud operations and automation in Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and orchestration/automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Previous experience supporting a 24x7x365 highly-available environment for a SaaS vendor
• Cloud-based networking experience (Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv, etc.)
• Experience working within container orchestration solutions such as Kubernetes, Docker, EKS and/or ECS
• Experience working within an automated CI/CD pipeline for release development, testing, remediation, and deployment
• Knowledge of encryption technologies (SSL, encryption, PKI)

Bonus Points

• Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS)
• Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (AWS)
• Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (AWS)
• Associate Cloud Engineer (GCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Experience with Monitoring and Alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or Datadog
• Experience with Source code management tools such as Gitlab
• Hands on experience with frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, etc.
• Hands on experience with configuration baseline standards such as CIS Benchmarks & DISA STIG

The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs. Why You'll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you'll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you'll work most effectively - whether you're at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, our Human Resources team at
Bonus Points

Why you'll want to join us

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