Principal Infrastructure Architect

NASCO•Brookside, DE

2d•Remote

About The Position

Are you passionate about modernizing infrastructure, improving how teams collaborate, and bringing forward innovative ideas that challenge traditional approaches? We are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Architect to provide direction for NASCO’s infrastructure strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of our technology ecosystem. In this role, you will partner with Architecture, Product Management, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to assess current capabilities, define improved processes, and develop scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions. You will lead modernization efforts, help advance both data center and cloud strategies, and identify practical opportunities to leverage automation and AI enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and long-term scalability. This is a unique opportunity to step into an organization that has the capability to power transformation in the healthcare ecosystem and for the role to make a meaningful impact by bringing leadership, innovation, and structure to the infrastructure architecture function. If you are someone who can bring innovative solutions, build effective processes, and translate ideas into practical improvements that strengthen infrastructure and accelerate modernization, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure domains, including cloud, hybrid, networking, compute, storage, and security
Proven ability to translate strategy into architecture standards, roadmaps, and scalable solutions that improve performance, resiliency, and operational efficiency
Demonstrated success leading infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, and platform simplification
Strong experience designing secure, compliant, and resilient architectures, including disaster recovery and business continuity
Expertise in cloud and hybrid architectures, with a focus on scalability, cost optimization, and reliability
Ability to establish and mature architecture governance, standards, and operating models aligned to enterprise practices
Experience driving improvements in observability, reliability, and performance engineering (e.g., monitoring, SLOs, service health)
Hands-on knowledge of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enable consistency, scalability, and efficiency
Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI/AIOps, intelligent automation) and applying them to infrastructure operations and service improvement
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical strategy and align cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to assess current-state environments and drive improvements in scalability, resiliency, and operational effectiveness
Proven ability to influence enterprise-level decisions, technology investments, and strategic priorities through architectural leadership
10 years of progressive experience across infrastructure architecture, cloud architecture, or related technical leadership roles
Proven track record leading enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, and platform simplification
Experience developing and executing architecture roadmaps, standards, and future-state strategies aligned to business and technology objectives
Broad experience across core infrastructure domains (cloud, networking, compute, storage, security, and operations)
Experience improving reliability, observability, and service performance across complex infrastructure environments
Experience collaborating across Architecture, Engineering, Security, and external partners (e.g., MSPs) to align delivery and outcomes
Experience operating in regulated environments, with strong emphasis on security, compliance, and operational resilience
Experience advancing operational maturity and service management practices across infrastructure organizations
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical certification or equivalent experience in one or more cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
Demonstrated ongoing professional development in cloud, automation, security, observability, and emerging infrastructure technologies

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructure architecture, including strategies that enable scalability, reliability, and long-term operational sustainability
Strong knowledge of security, networking, and regulatory frameworks to design secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure solutions
Proficiency in automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with familiarity in AIOps and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency
Experience applying cost optimization and financial discipline (FinOps) in cloud and infrastructure architecture decision-making
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment, including collaboration with managed service providers and consideration of legacy environments in modernization efforts
Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture, cloud services, operational processes, and IT Service Management practices
Knowledge of security, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity principles relevant to infrastructure design and operations

Responsibilities

Defines and drives the enterprise infrastructure architecture strategy, including current-state assessment and future-state roadmap
Partners with Architecture and managed service providers to align standards, roadmaps, and execution with business and technology objectives
Leads infrastructure modernization initiatives (cloud adoption, automation, simplification) to reduce complexity and improve scalability and performance
Establishes and matures architecture governance, standards, and reference models to ensure consistency, resiliency, and security across environments
Drives adoption of observability, reliability, and performance engineering practices to strengthen system health and operational outcomes
Identifies and implements opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, AI, and automation to improve efficiency and service delivery
Provides architectural oversight for major technology investments and decisions, ensuring alignment with cost, risk, scalability, and business value
Serves as a trusted advisor and change leader, influencing cross-functional teams to adopt modern, integrated infrastructure practices

Benefits

Fully remote work environment
Work/life balance
Savings on commuting and work clothing
Increased time for personal activities
Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Telehealthcare – for Medical and Behavioral visits
Generous PTO with buy/sell options
9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program - earn insurance discounts or credit towards health-related items
401K Plan with employer matching contributions
Company-funded spending/reimbursement accounts to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses
Bonus and Recognition programs
Tuition Assistance
Consultation with financial planner
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided, and Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available
Group Discount programs - mobile, technology services, etc., to help you save money
E-Learning – Comprehensive and current library of e-learning and performance support assets, available on demand and at no cost