IT Cloud Lead

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

5d•$121,784 - $159,141•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Cloud Lead is a senior-level technical leader responsible for the hands-on execution, leadership, and continuous improvement of secure and scalable cloud infrastructure at Capital Health. With a primary focus on Microsoft Azure, this role guides cloud adoption efforts, implements infrastructure best practices, and mentors technical teams in cloud engineering and security operations. This position plays a critical leadership role in cloud transformation and Zero Trust implementation, working closely with architects, DevOps, and security teams to ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with organizational, security, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive IT experience
3+ years designing and implementing enterprise cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure)
2+ years leading cross-functional teams or initiatives in cloud or security engineering
Hands-on experience with hybrid networking, cloud security, and automation practices
Experience working in compliance-sensitive industries (e.g., healthcare, finance)
Expert knowledge of Azure cloud services: VNets, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Route Tables, DNS
Practical experience with hybrid cloud networking: ExpressRoute, VPN, private endpoints
Advanced skills in identity and access management: Azure AD, conditional access, RBAC, Entra ID
Proficient in IaC and DevOps tooling: Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
Skilled in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policies, Sentinel
Strong understanding of Zero Trust enforcement in infrastructure and identity
Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS Benchmarks)
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and communication abilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or advanced certifications in cloud architecture or cybersecurity
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Responsibilities

Implement secure and resilient Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure in line with enterprise standards
Guide teams in the adoption of infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and cloud automation best practices
Support the enforcement of cloud governance policies and configuration baselines
Lead infrastructure reviews, performance optimization, and incident response support
Embed Zero Trust principles across infrastructure and access models
Drive the implementation of threat detection, monitoring, and alerting systems
Collaborate across engineering, operations, and security teams to deliver secure infrastructure
Mentor and coach team members on cloud best practices and technologies
Lead modernization and migration initiatives, including replatforming and optimization
Assist with cloud security assessments and ensure timely remediation of findings
Research and recommend tools and practices that improve resilience, scalability, and security
Contribute to the ongoing development of cloud capability roadmaps and technical standards