Hybrid Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

Baird; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to connect and integrate IT Operations technologies, ensuring platforms operate as a cohesive, business-aligned ecosystem in a hybrid Madison, WI environment.

You will lead cross-team architecture discussions, translate complex architectures into actionable roadmaps for leaders, and align cloud, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure to deliver a unified strategy. Collaboration with PMs and analysts is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in infrastructure, cloud, or related tech.
• 3+ years leading complex cross-team initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team architecture discussions to align tradeoffs and dependencies.
• Translate multi-platform architecture into actionable roadmaps and presentations.
• Connect cloud, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure into a coherent architecture.
• Partner with PMs and Business Analysts early to shape infrastructure options.
• Act as senior technical resource during major incidents and drive faster resolution.

Skills

Leadership by influence

Cross-team facilitation

Clear communication

Architecture thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Azure

M365

Intune

Entra ID

Teams

SharePoint

Exchange

Networking

Virtualization

Job description

Baird is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to connect and integrate IT Operations technologies, ensuring platforms operate as a cohesive, business-aligned ecosystem in a hybrid Madison, WI environment.

You will lead cross-team architecture discussions, translate complex architectures into actionable roadmaps for leaders, and align cloud, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure to deliver a unified strategy. Collaboration with PMs and analysts is essential.