Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration Architect

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to design automation-first, secure, hybrid environments across Windows, Citrix, and cloud platforms.

You will implement IaC, build scalable infrastructures, and coordinate with security partners to ensure compliant operations. The role requires 7+ years in infrastructure and cloud engineering, strong PowerShell skills, IAM experience, and excellent cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years infrastructure engineering experience with Windows-based enterprise environments.
• 7+ years cloud engineering experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure in hybrid environments.
• Hands-on IAM experience with AWS IAM and enterprise identity platforms.
• Proven leadership skills mentoring peers and advocating Infrastructure as Code adoption.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administration.
• Strong Citrix Cloud skills supporting Citrix services and virtual app/desktop workloads.
• Solid Active Directory Domain Services skills including access, policy, and integration needs.
• Practical security and compliance knowledge aligned to implementable engineering controls.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and problem solving.
• English proficiency B2 (Upper-Intermediate).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design hybrid infrastructure architectures that prioritize automation and zero-trust principles.
• Build and implement scalable, secure Windows, Citrix, and cloud environments using engineering best practices.
• Engineer and administer large-scale hybrid infrastructure services, including identity and access management.
• Develop automation and orchestration using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code patterns.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity partners to support threat management and data loss prevention initiatives.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and reporting for uptime, performance, capacity, and utilization.
• Drive IaC adoption through examples, standards, and mentorship to improve repeatability.
• Prepare operational handoff documentation and transition run activities to infrastructure operations teams.
• Collaborate with business users, external parties, and cross-functional technology groups to deliver solutions.

Skills

Automation

PowerShell

IaC

Cloud: AWS/Azure

IAM

Citrix Cloud

Active Directory

Security & Compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Citrix Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Job description

We are seeking an Infrastructure Architect focused on automation-first architecture, design, and delivery for secure, scalable hybrid environments across Windows, Citrix, and cloud platforms. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders, implement Infrastructure as Code and monitoring, and ensure smooth operational handoffs.ResponsibilitiesDesign hybrid infrastructure architectures that prioritize automation, zero-configuration, and zero-trust principlesBuild and implement scalable, secure Windows, Citrix, and cloud environments using engineering best practicesEngineer and administer large-scale hybrid infrastructure services, including identity and access managementDevelop automation and orchestration using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code patternsIntegrate security and privacy requirements into practical, testable engineering controlsCoordinate with cybersecurity partners to support threat management and data loss prevention initiativesImplement monitoring, alerting, and reporting for uptime, performance, capacity, and utilizationDrive IaC adoption through examples, standards, and mentorship to improve repeatabilityCollaborate with business users, external parties, and cross-functional technology groups to deliver solutionsPrepare operational handoff documentation and transition run activities to infrastructure operations teamsRequirements7+ years infrastructure engineering experience with Windows-based enterprise environments7+ years cloud engineering experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure in hybrid environmentsHands-on IAM experience with AWS IAM and enterprise identity platformsProven leadership skills mentoring peers and advocating Infrastructure as Code adoptionStrong project delivery skills coordinating work with security, network, app dev, and service desk teamsAdvanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administrationStrong Citrix Cloud skills supporting Citrix services and virtual app/desktop workloadsSolid Active Directory Domain Services skills including access, policy, and integration needsPractical security and compliance knowledge aligned to implementable engineering controlsStrong analytical skills with high attention to detail and problem solvingClear communication skills for presenting technical decisions to varied audiencesEnglish proficiency B2 (Upper-Intermediate)Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related fieldNice to haveAWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certificationMicrosoft Azure identity experience, including Azure Identity patterns and integrationsCybersecurity & Trust experience supporting threat management or DLP programsMonitoring and Observability experience with enterprise alerting and reporting practicesBroader Amazon Web Services experience beyond core identity capabilitiesWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn