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We are seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Manager to serve as the hands-on technical lead for WellStreet’s Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. This role is primarily focused on Azure infrastructure, cloud governance, and Microsoft 365 administration within a regulated healthcare environment.

This is a working technical leadership role responsible for directly managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, driving governance and compliance standards, and partnering across IT, Security, and Engineering teams to ensure a stable, secure, and scalable platform.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Information Technology and partners closely with Infrastructure, Security, and Service Delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

• Serve as the primary administrator for Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services
• Manage Azure governance frameworks including Azure Policy, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Entra ID administration
• Support Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute, and Private Endpoints
• Maintain Azure Landing Zone architecture aligned to Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Microsoft 365 Administration

• Administer SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Entra ID
• Manage Microsoft Purview including DLP, retention policies, sensitivity labels, and eDiscovery
• Support M365 governance, collaboration platforms, and security configuration standards

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Support HIPAA, HiTrust, NIST, and CIS Benchmark compliance initiatives
• Maintain audit-ready configurations and participate in compliance reviews and remediation efforts
• Manage Azure Key Vault, privileged access controls, and credential governance
• Partner with IT Security on monitoring, incident response, and governance alignment

FinOps & Optimization

• Support Azure cost management, budgeting, and resource optimization initiatives
• Enforce resource tagging standards and contribute to chargeback/showback reporting
• Identify opportunities for performance tuning and cost savings

Leadership & Operations

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to one Tier 2 Systems Engineer
• Participate in on-call support for critical incidents and escalations
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational standards
• Follow ITIL v4 processes for change, incident, and problem management

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments in production

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, networking, and identity (Entra ID)
• Experience with Azure governance: Azure Policy, RBAC, Conditional Access
• Experience with Microsoft 365: SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Purview
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
• Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell or Azure CLI)
• Experience working in regulated environments (HIPAA, HiTrust, SOC 2, or similar)

Core Competencies

• Strong ownership mentality with ability to operate independently
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience working in structured IT operations environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-102, SC-400, etc.)
• Experience with CIS Benchmarks or formal security frameworks
• Experience with Azure Arc, Databricks, Sentinel, or FinOps practices
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Healthcare or other regulated industry experience

Why Join Us

This is a high-impact opportunity to take ownership of a mature but evolving Azure environment and help shape its next phase of growth. You will play a key role in strengthening cloud governance, improving operational maturity, and driving automation, security, and cost optimization across the platform.

You’ll have the autonomy to influence architecture decisions, improve cloud standards, and directly contribute to the stability and scalability of enterprise systems that support critical healthcare operations.

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