Senior Cloud Infrastructure Lead | Azure & AWS

ATLAS; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a seasoned Manager of Cloud Infrastructure to lead architecture, deployment, and ongoing management of our cloud and hybrid environments. You will lead a team of Cloud, Network, and Systems Administrators reporting to the CIO, shaping cloud strategy and aligning with business goals.

This role drives ITIL change management, NIST 800-171 compliance, and infrastructure-as-code adoption, while optimizing costs and ensuring security and high availability across Azure, AWS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on cloud and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, including networking, identity, and security components.
• Proficient with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience supporting IT compliance initiatives and implementing technical controls (e.g., NIST 800-171, CIS, ISO).
• Proven success leading infrastructure teams and driving technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in cost analysis, vendor negotiation, and budgeting for cloud and network services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Cloud Administrators, Network Administrators, and Systems Administrators.
• Architect and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions (Azure, AWS) with high availability and security.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance performance and reliability.
• Design secure network architectures including cloud networking, SD-WAN, firewalls, and VPN.
• Oversee cost analysis, procurement, and optimization of cloud services, network circuits, and related contracts.
• Collaborate with the CIO and executive leadership to align infrastructure strategies with business goals.
• Support ITIL-aligned practices, including change management, incident management, and service continuity processes.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of IT policies aligned with NIST 800-171 compliance.
• Drive infrastructure-as-code adoption and DevOps methodologies to improve efficiency.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis efforts for infrastructure-related disruptions.
• Maintain relationships with cloud and technology vendors for service delivery and licensing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategy

Cost analysis

Vendor negotiation

Budgeting

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Bicep

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Atlas is seeking a seasoned Manager of Cloud Infrastructure to lead architecture, deployment, and ongoing management of our cloud and hybrid environments. You will lead a team of Cloud, Network, and Systems Administrators reporting to the CIO, shaping cloud strategy and aligning with business goals.

This role drives ITIL change management, NIST 800-171 compliance, and infrastructure-as-code adoption, while optimizing costs and ensuring security and high availability across Azure, AWS, and