The IT Cloud Lead is a senior-level technical leader responsible for the hands-on execution, leadership, and continuous improvement of secure and scalable cloud infrastructure at Capital Health. With a primary focus on Microsoft Azure, this role guides cloud adoption efforts, implements infrastructure best practices, and mentors technical teams in cloud engineering and security operations.

This position plays a critical leadership role in cloud transformation and Zero Trust implementation, working closely with architects, DevOps, and security teams to ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with organizational, security, and compliance requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience

• Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced certifications in cloud architecture or cybersecurity

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including:

• 3+ years designing and implementing enterprise cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure)

• 2+ years leading cross-functional teams or initiatives in cloud or security engineering

• Hands-on experience with hybrid networking, cloud security, and automation practices

• Experience working in compliance-sensitive industries (e.g., healthcare, finance)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Expert knowledge of Azure cloud services: VNets, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Route Tables, DNS

• Practical experience with hybrid cloud networking: ExpressRoute, VPN, private endpoints

• Advanced skills in identity and access management: Azure AD, conditional access, RBAC, Entra ID

• Proficient in IaC and DevOps tooling: Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions

• Skilled in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policies, Sentinel

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust enforcement in infrastructure and identity

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS Benchmarks)

• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and communication abilities

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement secure and resilient Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure in line with enterprise standards

• Guide teams in the adoption of infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and cloud automation best practices

• Support the enforcement of cloud governance policies and configuration baselines

• Lead infrastructure reviews, performance optimization, and incident response support

• Embed Zero Trust principles across infrastructure and access models

• Drive the implementation of threat detection, monitoring, and alerting systems

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and security teams to deliver secure infrastructure

• Mentor and coach team members on cloud best practices and technologies

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead modernization and migration initiatives, including replatforming and optimization

• Assist with cloud security assessments and ensure timely remediation of findings

• Research and recommend tools and practices that improve resilience, scalability, and security

• Contribute to the ongoing development of cloud capability roadmaps and technical standards

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure implementation

• Identity and access management and Zero Trust controls

• Infrastructure automation and platform standardization

• Operational cloud security, threat detection, and monitoring

• Cost optimization and resource management

• Technical mentoring and engineering team guidance

KEY METRICS FOR SUCCESS

• Deployment of secure, resilient infrastructure with minimal downtime

• High adoption of automation and governance frameworks

• Improved configuration consistency and policy enforcement

• Reduction in cloud-related incidents and vulnerabilities

• Enhanced audit readiness and regulatory alignment

• Strong team engagement and delivery against project timelines

• Measurable cost savings through optimization efforts