Director, Azure Cloud Architecture

Title: Director, Azure Cloud Infrastructure

Location - United States, Remote

Function: IT

Sitero is a full-service CRO that provides comprehensive services to guide you through the development and execution of clinical programs across all stages of development and life cycle management. At Sitero, we offer experience and expertise with a diverse range of therapeutic areas and focus on innovative, technology enabled solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core strengths. For early phase studies through phase III clinical trials, our experienced team delivers high-touch services and technology to ensure your trial is handled with the quality and care that results in compliant outcomes and patient focused results.

Sitero is currently seeking a highly experienced professional for the position of Director, Azure Cloud Architecture. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in building Azure Cloud Platform, Migrating from Data center to Azure Cloud, as well as demonstrated ability to implement complex projects and systems. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of Sitero's IT operations, including Cloud Architecture, Networking, Production Support, IT Security, Desktop Support, Asset Management and Compliance. Experience in life sciences and a strong understanding of computer system validation and 21CFR regulations would be ideal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a Cloud Architect. In depth understanding of Azure Cloud and AWS is mandatory.
• Experience in building and hosting applications on SaaS and PaaS platform
• Experience of Cloud Administration with expertise in Azure/ AWS for managing and maintaining cloud environments on Microsoft Azure, or AWS.
• Managing cloud resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking components
• Monitoring and optimizing the performance of cloud systems
• Continuely review Optimize Cloud Costs
• Ensuring the security and compliance of cloud systems
• Providing technical support and assistance to users of cloud systems
• Planning and implementing software upgrades and patches
• Collaborating with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of cloud systems.
• Manage vendors, consultants, and overall budget for IT.
• System Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for Microsoft Office 365 including Exchange Online, Teams, and other Office 365 applications
• Manage email Services (Exchange / Exchange Online), establish, and maintain O365 Exchange mailboxes, user accounts, distribution groups and establishes infrastructure mailbox constraints and advise on enterprise messaging policies.
• Responsible for Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Licensing, and other identity management components
• Migration, troubleshooting, design, and system delivery experience
• Responsible for the security and reliability of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office 365 systems and services and Exchange Online
• Tracking and escalation of incidents with Office 365 technical support
• Develop and maintain, consistent quality documentation to meet ongoing operations and business continuity requirements. Documentation will include system topologies, operating instructions, and disaster recovery procedures for new and changed infrastructure.
• Lead or assist with internal projects associated with the supported technologies within the organization, evaluating, recommending, and assisting in implementation of new tools/technology.
• Perform or assist in capacity/performance management, trend and error analysis to determine system changes required.
• Recommend process improvement and automation through PowerShell scripting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• MS or Engineering Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of Azure Cloud experience is required
• Azure Certification is required
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365's suite of services
• 7-10 years of progressive IT leadership experience with direct experience leading through business growth
• Experience in architecting and operating AWS or Azure cloud environments including optimizing cost/performance.
• Strong desire to always improve employee experiences through technological advancements / improvements.
• Experience managing leading life sciences system implementations would be an advantage (i.e. CTMS, Drug Safety, EDC, Quality, CRM, Data Analytics, HRMS, Accounting / Finance, etc.),
• Communicate with business as well as technical audiences. Able to write clear and concise documentation, excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Business savvy for budgeting, project structuring, vendor and partner management, staff structuring, and negotiations.
• Applicants in Eastern or Central time zones are preferred in order to correlate with global time zones

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Sitero proudly offers an impressive compensation package and benefits, including a competitive salary, Variable pay, paid time off, and healthcare and retirement benefits. 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time, Permanent

COMMITMENTS

• Standard Hours 40 hours per week, one hour lunch, Monday – Friday. Additional hours as needed.
• Willing to work in shifts as and when needed.