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CREA is seeking an experienced IT Operations and Infrastructure Leader to provide strategic direction and leadership for our IT and infrastructure engineering teams. This role will partner closely with Software Engineering, Information Technology, and key business stakeholders to strengthen technology operations, modernize infrastructure, and support CREA’s continued growth and mission-driven work in affordable housing. This leader will play a pivotal role in CREA’s cloud transformation, with primary responsibility for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our Azure-based cloud environment. The role will establish and enforce best practices across cloud operations, security, and scalability, including Azure Landing Zone architecture, Microsoft 365 services, and network security frameworks.
Job Responsibility:
Partners with the CIO to define and execute the overall IT strategy for I&T projects
Collaborates with software developers to support database design, optimization, and performance
Implements and continuously improves DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation
Evaluates and adopts emerging Azure technologies and industry best practices
Leads, manages, and develops IT and hybrid infrastructure systems engineering teams
Oversees the organization’s Azure cloud operations to ensure performance, security, reliability, and scalability
Partners with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions aligned with business objectives
Establishes and enforces best practices for cloud security, cost optimization, governance, and performance management
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
8–12 years of technology leadership experience supporting enterprise infrastructure within heterogeneous environments (Windows, Linux, SQL)
Experience managing and leading IT and hybrid infrastructure systems
Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, networking, and information security
7+ years of experience with Azure cloud platforms, DevOps, and infrastructure automation
Proven ability to ensure robust network security and regulatory compliance within Azure environments
Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing hybrid IT infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Experience supporting Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
Experience supporting Power BI environments and data integrations
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams