Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Lynden Incorporated•SeaTac, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lynden Incorporated is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, where you’ll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud infrastructure supporting native cloud applications. You will bridge the gap between software development, operations, and cybersecurity, delivering business outcomes aligned with our strategic direction. This position is not safety sensitive. Who we are: Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company dedicated to helping our customers balance speed and budget through air, land, and sea shipping options. Our corporate office, home to 95 IT professionals, supports our 20 sister companies with over 2,500 employees. With a remarkable history of no layoffs in over 40 years, we offer you a stable and rewarding IT career that will be an adventure!

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-prem technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, bare metal servers).
Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and serverless computing.
Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Engineer, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Cloud & On-Prem Infrastructure Management
Design, implement, and maintain multi-tier hybrid cloud and on-premises IT infrastructure, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
Deploy and manage infrastructure in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) alongside traditional data center environments.
Ensure high availability, failover, and disaster recovery strategies across multi-cloud and on-prem systems.
System Security & Compliance
Implement security best practices for cloud and on-prem systems, including IAM, encryption, and network security.
Monitor and respond to security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC, HIPAA).
Work with cybersecurity teams to establish secure hybrid-cloud networking and workload protections.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and maintain automation scripts for cloud and on-prem environments using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or equivalent tools.
Streamline deployments using CI/CD pipelines and configuration management solutions.
Optimize system performance through automation and orchestration strategies.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify areas for improvement.
Utilize tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic, or cloud-native monitoring solutions for observability.
Implement cost optimization strategies for cloud resource usage.
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with DevOps, network, security, and application teams to support business initiatives.
Provide technical leadership on infrastructure projects and cloud migrations.
Offer tier-3 escalation support for complex system and cloud-related issues.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program
Competitive wages with annual wage reviews
Health Insurance – 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month
Health Insurance for your family – cover your entire family for medical, dental and vision for $222/month on our HDHP
Dental and Vision available with low employee payroll deduction
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Mental Health benefits including in-office visits and short-term virtual programs
Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of service
Paid Holidays - 8 paid holidays a year in addition to your PTO
401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution
Employee assistance program – at no cost to you
Life Insurance, long term disability and AD&D – at no cost to you
Tuition Reimbursement program
Mass transit reimbursement
Career advancement through internal promotions