Director of Cloud Infrastructure

Atlas Atlas • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re looking for a Director of Cloud Infrastructure role ready to lead a team of cloud, network and systems administrators and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll oversee secure, scalable cloud and hybrid environments, drive innovation, manage costs and vendors, and align strategy, compliance, and operations with business goals. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on cloud and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, including networking, identity, and security components.
• Proficiency with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience supporting IT compliance initiatives and implementing technical controls (e.g., NIST 800-171, CIS, ISO).
• Proven success leading IT infrastructure teams and driving technology transformation initiatives.
• A strong background in cost analysis, vendor negotiation, and budgeting for cloud and network services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with migrating data centers to the cloud would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Cloud Administrators, Network Administrators, and Systems Administrators to support enterprise infrastructure in both cloud and hybrid environments.
• Architect and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS) that support business-critical systems with high availability and security.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that enhance system performance, improve reliability, and deliver better user experiences across the organization.
• Design and maintain secure and resilient network architectures, including cloud networking, SD-WAN, firewalls, and VPN solutions.
• Oversee cost analysis, procurement, and optimization of cloud services, network circuits, and related IT infrastructure contracts.
• Collaborate with the CIO and executive leadership to align IT infrastructure strategies with overall business goals, including digital transformation and IT modernization efforts.
• Support the development of ITIL-aligned practices, including change management, incident management, and service continuity processes.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, and technical controls to support the organization’s compliance with NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Drive infrastructure-as-code adoption and DevOps methodologies to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis efforts for IT infrastructure-related disruptions.
• Maintain relationships with cloud and technology vendors to ensure service delivery, licensing compliance, and cost optimization.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
• vacation time
• paid holidays
• sick & safety leave (SSL)
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) and company match
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance
• approved PPE at no cost
• reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
• clear career paths
• learning resources and development programs
• internal certifications on specific skills
• support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
• Employee Communities (ECs)
• reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director