Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect - Hybrid

Conexess Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexess Group is seeking a Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to shape technology strategy across cloud and on-premises platforms. You will drive standards, guide initiatives, and collaborate with a high-performing architecture team to ensure a cohesive enterprise technology vision.

This hybrid Chicago-based role requires leadership in cloud migration, security governance, and infrastructure modernization to support critical business applications and evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or equivalent.
• 10+ years IT experience with 3+ years cloud infra design.
• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP in multi-cloud setups.
• Experience with AI/data infra & Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong security, governance, and IAM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise cloud and infra strategies.
• Design scalable cloud/hybrid solutions across platforms.
• Lead cloud migration with focus on security and efficiency.
• Oversee governance, standards, and architecture reviews.
• Identify gaps and optimize existing architectures.
• Lead medium to large-scale infra transformations.
• Ensure secure cloud operations and cost controls.
• Create architecture diagrams and runbooks.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay ahead with emerging technologies.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

IaC

DevOps

Security governance

Leadership

CI/CD

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Rancher

AKS

EKS

GKE

Terraform

PowerShell

Chef

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a base salary of $176,000 to $220,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Are you a cloud-forward architect who thrives on designing scalable, secure, and future-ready infrastructure across hybrid environments?
As a Sr. Enterprise Infrastructure Architect, you’ll shape and drive the technology strategy that powers critical business applications across cloud and on-premises platforms. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, you’ll collaborate with a high-performing architecture team to define standards, guide complex initiatives, and ensure a cohesive enterprise technology vision.

This role is hybrid and can be based in Chicago, giving you flexibility while staying closely connected to the business and your peers. You’ll play a pivotal role in modernizing platforms, enabling cloud adoption, and ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with evolving business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Shape Technology Strategy: Define and lead enterprise-wide cloud and infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and standards that support business growth and innovation.
• Architect Cloud & Hybrid Solutions: Design and guide the implementation of scalable solutions across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, integrating seamlessly with on-premises systems.
• Drive Cloud Migration: Lead cloud and application migration initiatives, ensuring efficiency, security, and alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Ensure Governance & Standards: Oversee architecture review processes and validate that all solutions meet established enterprise, security, and compliance standards.
• Evaluate & Optimize Systems: Assess existing architectures to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations for improvements and optimization.
• Lead Complex Initiatives: Take projects from concept through design and implementation, driving medium to large-scale infrastructure and platform transformations.
• Enable Secure Cloud Operations: Champion cloud data security, governance practices, and cost controls, including managing consumption and rate limits for AI-driven workloads.
• Document & Communicate Architecture: Create and maintain architecture diagrams, patterns, runbooks, and documentation while clearly articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to align on priorities, share insights, and advance enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Stay Ahead of Innovation: Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and industry best practices to evolve the technology landscape.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience; cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of overall technology experience including 3+ years in advanced cloud infrastructure design (legal industry experience is a plus).
• Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Deep knowledge of multi-cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP)) and hybrid architecture, including migration from on-premises systems.
• Containerization & Platforms: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• AI & Data Platforms: Experience designing infrastructure for AI workloads, troubleshooting complex issues, managing model consumption, and working with Microsoft Fabric for large-scale data processing.
• Automation & DevOps: Strong skills in scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including PowerShell, Chef, Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform; familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Security & Governance: Expertise in cloud governance, identity and access management including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies.
• Networking & Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of Local Area Network/Wide Area Network/Software-Defined Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN), along with Windows and Linux server technologies.
• Reliability & Performance: Proven experience building and maintaining highly available (greater than 99%) enterprise environments.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Adaptability & Ownership: A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with immediate priorities.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.