Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer to oversee our Azure infrastructure operations and lead our infrastructure team. This senior role is crucial for driving technological innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning infrastructure strategies with the Firm's goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for Azure infrastructure, focusing on scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Oversee large-scale projects including cloud migrations, technology refreshes, and infrastructure optimizations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives
• Establish and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Drive automation and standardization efforts across the infrastructure landscape
• Manage vendor relationships for infrastructure services
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements in cloud environments
• Other duties as assigned to fully meet with requirements of this position

Experience & Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in IT infrastructure operations, with a strong recent focus on Microsoft Azure
• Advanced Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
• Experience in legal or professional services sector is a plus
• Deep expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, including advanced configurations and optimizations
• Proficiency in cloud security best practices, including implementation of Zero Trust architectures
• Background in automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep
• Knowledge of Azure cloud networking concepts

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving technological landscape
• Provisioning automation experience
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., ITIL, CISSP) are highly desirable

About Dentons US LLP

Our business service professionals play a significant role in the success of the firm and are key in providing support at all levels. Our staff members come to us with a variety of professional and industry backgrounds. We recruit individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to providing the highest level of service to our internal and external clients. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants receive an equal opportunity for employment. We take steps to attract applicants from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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