Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

The Company NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value. Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities. At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure. The Position We are looking for a talented Azure Cloud Architect to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Manager to design, implement, and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Your primary focus will be on developing and maintaining Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring it meets best practices and security standards. Responsibilities: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Development: Design, develop, and implement Azure cloud-based solutions using IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible. Collaboration: Partner with the Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Manager and other departments to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services. Automation: Create and maintain automation scripts and templates to streamline cloud infrastructure deployment and management. Security and Compliance: Ensure all cloud infrastructure adheres to security policies and best practices, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a secure environment. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and processes. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Design and implement strategies to ensure the resilience and continuity of cloud services. Requirements: Experience: Proven experience in Azure cloud infrastructure development and management. Technical Skills: Proficiency in cloud architecture, network design, and security best practices. Ability to code in Terraform, PowerShell, and Python. Expertise in managing the entire lifecycle of Linux and Windows systems in code. Security Focus: Strong understanding of security principles and practices, with the ability to implement and maintain secure cloud environments. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-Starter: Ability to work independently and achieve goals without constant supervision. Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent. Advanced certifications in cloud technologies are desired. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices (Nice to have). Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, PowerShell DSC, Ansible, and Azure DevOps, and GitHub (Nice to have). It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Benefits & Perks: Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6% Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more. Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES. NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value. Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities. At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.