Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Job Description:

• Design and help manage the organization’s foundational technology layers
• Create secure, scalable systems supporting servers, networks, cloud platforms, and storage
• Identify emerging technologies and automation opportunities to optimize the P&C insurance value chain
• Create strategic blueprints for enterprise hardware, software, and network interactions
• Plan and execute migration from localized data centers to Microsoft Azure
• Assess existing systems and codebases, identify constraints and errors, and plan architectural upgrades
• Standardize and provision infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and code-driven deployments
• Author code and standardized infrastructure blueprints for automated environment provisioning
• Help design automated build and release pipelines supporting CI/CD and DevSecOps
• Expand JSM automation into a self-service catalog
• Build security mechanisms into foundational architecture layers
• Partner with Security and Compliance to automate controls and workflows
• Coordinate with corporate security engineers to meet compliance regulations and insurance standards
• Serve as principal technical lead for large foundational infrastructure initiatives
• Mentor, teach, and develop technical skills among IT teams and engineering peers
• Evaluate emerging AI and automation tools
• Lead proofs of concept and share effectiveness results with leadership and technical teams
• Assess AI integration into automation workflows against measurable outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related technical discipline, required
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification required
• Azure Administrator Associate credential preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible technical experience in a senior infrastructure role
• Strong background scoping, architecting, and deploying enterprise-scale platforms
• Proven track record leading cloud migrations and managing production workloads in Microsoft Azure
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code toolsets such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates
• Experience managing CI/CD automation pipelines
• Relevant background in highly regulated industry frameworks
• Property and Casualty insurance sector experience preferred
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and executive relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze P&C insurance business objectives and map them to technology solutions
• Ability to work independently or direct technical teams with limited oversight
• Advanced analytical and architectural thinking skills

Benefits:

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost
• Optional enhanced life insurance and critical illness plans
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution regardless of employee contribution
• Cash-balance pension plan
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Short-term incentive plan for all employees
• 25 days of paid time off at hire, prorated in the first year
• 7 days of paid sick leave
• 10 paid company holidays
• Personalized paid time off after 3 years
• Access to 26 BetterHelp therapist sessions annually for employees and up to 5 dependents
• BetterHelp group and digital resources
• Family First caregiving assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Professional development
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation