Vice President, IT​/Tech

Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to drive our cloud strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure cloud environments, cloud development, and IT operations. This role will be pivotal in leading our cloud transformation, and will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong background in Dev Ops practices, network security, and Azure landing zone architecture.

The ideal candidate will ensure best practices for cloud operations and security, ensuring operational excellence.

• Lead and oversee the organization’s Azure cloud operations, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions that align with business goals.
• Manage cloud infrastructure, including deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Develop and enforce best practices for cloud security, cost management, and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting Power BI environments and data integrations.
• Experience supporting Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Work closely with developers on database design and optimization.
• Mentor and lead a team of cloud engineers and operations staff.
• Design and implement Azure landing zones and cloud infrastructure that align with organizational needs.
• Implement Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Ensure robust network security and compliance within the Azure environment.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies and best practices.

• 8-12 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on Azure cloud platforms, Dev Ops and infrastructure automation.
• Proven background in cloud development, software development, and IT operations.
• Expertise in cloud networking, security, cost management, and performance optimization.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Solid experience in network security, compliance, and Azure best practices.
• Experience supporting Power BI environments and data integrations.
• Experience supporting Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.