Cloud Director/ Azure
Arlington, VA
Hybrid
Full Time
$200k - $220k
Exciting job opportunity for a Director of Cloud Engineering with a strong Azure expertise in the Chicagoland area. Join the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC, and residential appliance parts. This is a full-time position offers the chance to lead the companies Azure-centric cloud infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes and various cloud-native tools in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The company is revolutionizing the equipment parts distribution industry and are seeking a passionate Director of Engineering who can drive excellence and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure. This role puts you at the forefront of Azure-based cloud engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), offering exceptional growth opportunities and hands-on experience with Azure’s latest features and services. The companies supportive work environment prioritizes work-life balance and innovation, earning the company recognition on the Inc. 5000 list for 15 consecutive years and as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you are and azure expert ready to roll up your sleeves and put your cloud engineering ambition to work while having fun this could be the role for you.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
The company is revolutionizing the equipment parts distribution industry and are seeking a passionate Director of Engineering who can drive excellence and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure. This role puts you at the forefront of Azure-based cloud engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), offering exceptional growth opportunities and hands-on experience with Azure’s latest features and services. The companies supportive work environment prioritizes work-life balance and innovation, earning the company recognition on the Inc. 5000 list for 15 consecutive years and as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you are and azure expert ready to roll up your sleeves and put your cloud engineering ambition to work while having fun this could be the role for you.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years in a leadership and management position with significant Azure experience
- Mastery of Azure cloud platform and associated cloud-native tooling (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor)
- Deep understanding of Azure networking concepts and security best practices
- Experience with ITIL4-centric incident management processes in Azure environments
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and resiliency patterns using Azure services
- Expertise in monitoring and logging tools
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Azure-related certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
- Experience building high-performing teams focused on Azure technologies
Tech Breakdown
- 50% Azure Cloud Engineering
- 30% Site Reliability Engineering on Azure platform
- 20% Leadership and Azure-focused Strategic Planning
- 50% Hands On (architecture, security, performance optimization)
- 30% Management Duties (team leadership, capacity planning, OKRs)
- 20% Team Collaboration (cross-functional alignment, vendor partnerships)
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.