Manager, IT Cloud Architecture

. Lead, develop, and provide workforce planning for the cloud engineering team .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSVMware

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and provide workforce planning for the cloud engineering team
Define cloud, server, and hyperconverged architecture standards
Design scalable cloud solutions and automation patterns
Establish the AI infrastructure foundation for Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio
Oversee cloud, server, identity, and access platforms across Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, VDI, DNS, DHCP, and related services
Advance security, resilience, vulnerability remediation, and recovery practices
Manage infrastructure roadmap, budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and delivery priorities
Drive platform cost optimization, reliability, monitoring, and health metrics through FinOps practices
Resolve complex technical and stakeholder issues
Lead major infrastructure projects and production-sensitive change planning
Own infrastructure, identity, and cost controls
Report to the Sr. Director, Enterprise Platforms

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on cloud and server engineering or architecture experience
Knowledge of operating and capital budget management, vendor and contract administration, software licensing, and RFP processes
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS environments, including landing zones, management groups, Azure Policy, and RBAC
Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, federation, SSO, conditional access, and MFA
Proficiency in Nutanix, VMware, Azure Local, and related infrastructure platforms, including server hardware lifecycle management
Proficiency in infrastructure as code, scripting, automation, and Azure network design
Knowledge of backup and recovery, business continuity, RTO, RPO, and Azure FinOps practices
Proficiency in managing vendors, contracts, licensing agreements, and RFP processes
Ability to understand and support identity, networking, data-access, cloud infrastructure, and cost-control requirements underlying AI services
Ability to evaluate, learn, and apply new technologies and platforms quickly
Ability to balance technical, operational, financial, and business requirements when making infrastructure decisions

Comp & perks