Specialist, Senior Cloud and Infrastructure

Village Farms International Inc.

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Village Farms International Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement, operate, and optimize cloud and infrastructure platforms across enterprise environments.

The role is a senior, hands-on technical position focused on availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency of hybrid infrastructure services. Based in an in‑office setting in Lake Mary, FL, you will act as the technical authority and Tier‑3 escalation point, contributing to architecture,

Qualifications

15+ years of cloud and infrastructure experience.
Deep expertise in hybrid environments, firewalls, networks, and VAPs.
Experience with enterprise-scale, multi-site environments and security-focused IT.

Responsibilities

Define cloud and infrastructure architecture, standards, and blueprints.
Senior-level, hands-on cloud and infrastructure engineering.
Lead enterprise-scale, hybrid IT initiatives and modernization programs.
Mentor junior engineers and drive technical standards and documentation.
Lead cost optimization, resilience, and security strategy across platforms.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure engineering

Hybrid IT

Security

Automation

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer field

Tools

Nutanix

GCP

AWS

Azure

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Job description

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Opportunity

The Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Specialist is a senior, hands‑on technical role responsible for the design, implementation, operation, security, and optimization of cloud and infrastructure platforms across enterprise environments. This role supports business‑critical systems by ensuring availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency of hybrid infrastructure services. The role functions as a technical authority and Tier‑3 escalation point, contributing to architecture, automation, security, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an IN-OFFICE position, Located in Lake Mary, FL.

What You’ll Do

This role would require Average 15% of Time for client help desk and 75% Of time for Cloud Systems administration and projects.

Scope & Focus

Owns cloud and infrastructure architecture and standards
Drives modernization, standardization, and long‑term roadmaps
Acts as the highest technical escalation point for Cloud and Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

Define cloud and infrastructure architecture, standards, and blueprints
Senior‑level, hands‑on experience in cloud and infrastructure engineering
Proven experience supporting enterprise‑scale, hybrid IT environments
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
Lead major platform initiatives and modernization programs
Partner with security, applications, and business stakeholders
Evaluate and select technologies, vendors, and platforms
Guide cost optimization, resilience, and security strategy
Provide mentorship and technical leadership across teams

Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as senior technical escalation point for Infrastructure and Cloud issues
Mentor junior engineers and sys admins and contribute to technical standards and documentation
Support change management, user adoption, and enterprise IT initiatives

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

Work on projects as necessary
Alternating on call / off call schedule with other Administrator.

Other Duties

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Village Farms International, Inc. from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

What You Bring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer field

Technical Skills

15+ years of expertise across cloud and infrastructure
Deep expertise in:

Hybrid environments, Firewalls, Network, WAPs
Cloud: Nutanix, GCP, AWS, and Azure
Server, storage, and virtualization administration
Monitoring, patching, backups, and routine maintenanceMicrosoft 365 & IdentityLarge‑scale, multi‑site enterprise environmentsDisaster recovery and business continuity designBackup strategies and recovery planning

Professional Skills

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Experience working in enterprise IT, regulated, or security‑focused environments
Proven ability to work independently and lead initiatives

Preferred Qualifications