Specialist, Senior Cloud and Infrastructure

Village Farms International; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Farms International in Lake Mary, FL is seeking a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement, and optimize cloud and on‑premises infrastructure across enterprise environments. This in‑office role supports critical systems, ensuring availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.

You will own cloud architecture, drive modernization, mentor engineers, and collaborate with security, applications, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer field.
• 15+ years of cloud and infrastructure experience.
• Experience in hybrid environments and enterprise IT.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud and infrastructure architecture and standards.
• Lead modernization and roadmaps.
• Provide senior technical escalation and mentorship.
• Collaborate with security, applications, and business stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimization and resilience strategies.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure engineering

Security & governance

Automation & scripting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer field

Tools

Nutanix

GCP

AWS

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Specialist, Senior Cloud and Infrastructure

Full Time Professional Lake Mary, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1296

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
• 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
• 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 maintenance
  • Microsoft 365 & Identity
  • Large‑scale, multi‑site enterprise environments
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity design
  • Backup 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

• Nutanix certifications (administration or advanced operations)
• GCP Advanced / Professional Level
• Familiarity with ITIL, change management, or enterprise governance models

Life at Village Farms

We believe It Takes A Village ®and we mean it.

It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.

Our values guide every decision we make:

Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability |Grit | Entrepreneurship

What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.

We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.