What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid position at A.C. Coy?
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 to provide day-to-day support for line of business applications used by internal Accounting and Finance teams. This individual will act as technical resource to management and staff, assisting in the standardization and implementation of applications and other technology initiatives. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience supporting Accounting/Finance applications.
Our Client is offering a competitive base commission plan, as well as a supportive, friendly, team atmosphere, excellent benefits, and unlimited PTO.
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