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 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.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, IAM, and security controls, with leadership responsibilities mentoring peers and driving IaC adoption across

Qualifications

• 7+ years in infrastructure engineering with Windows-based enterprise environments.
• 7+ years cloud engineering in hybrid AWS/Azure environments.
• Hands-on IAM experience with AWS IAM and enterprise identity platforms.
• Proven leadership mentoring peers and advocating IaC adoption.
• Strong project delivery coordinating security, network, app dev, and service desk teams.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
• Strong Citrix Cloud skills for Citrix services and workloads.
• AD Domain Services skills incl. access, policy, and integration needs.

Responsibilities

• Design hybrid infrastructure architectures prioritizing automation, zero-configuration, 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 IaC patterns.
• Integrate security and privacy requirements into practical, testable engineering controls.
• 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.
• Collaborate with business users, external parties, and cross-functional technology groups to deliver solutions.
• Prepare operational handoff documentation and transition run activities to infrastructure operations teams.

Skills

Automation

IaC

PowerShell

AWS/Azure

IAM

Citrix Cloud

Active Directory

Security & Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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.

Responsibilities

• Design hybrid infrastructure architectures that prioritize automation, zero-configuration, 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
• Integrate security and privacy requirements into practical, testable engineering controls
• 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
• Collaborate with business users, external parties, and cross-functional technology groups to deliver solutions
• Prepare operational handoff documentation and transition run activities to infrastructure operations teams

Requirements

• 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 project delivery skills coordinating work with security, network, app dev, and service desk teams
• Advanced 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
• Clear communication skills for presenting technical decisions to varied audiences
• English proficiency B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field

Nice to have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Microsoft Azure identity experience, including Azure Identity patterns and integrations
• Cybersecurity & Trust experience supporting threat management or DLP programs
• Monitoring and Observability experience with enterprise alerting and reporting practices
• Broader Amazon Web Services experience beyond core identity capabilities