IT Infrastructure Lead

Global Information Systems - Enterprise Analytics and Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Lead to join our dynamic team. The Infrastructure Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of our cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure as code, and best practices in cloud security, governance, and operations. In addition to providing technical leadership, the Infrastructure Lead will be expected to perform hands-on work to support the team s capacity.

Leadership and Strategy:

Lead the Infrastructure team in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions.

Develop and maintain the cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Hands-On Cloud Architecture and Management:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure services.

Perform hands-on work in provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud resources, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions.

Oversee the orchestration of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions to meet business requirements.

Manage cloud resources, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and support.

Governance and Security:

Implement and enforce cloud governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage identity and access management, including role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Oversee security measures, including encryption, key management, and vulnerability assessments.

Operational Excellence:

Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategies are in place and tested regularly.

Implement cost management and optimization strategies to ensure efficient use of cloud resources.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for infrastructure management and incident response.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on infrastructure status, issues, and improvements.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure management,
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Leadership role.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Hands-on experience in provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud resources.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor s degree; or 8 years and a Master s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Azure DevOps).

Proficiency in networking, storage, and compute services within Azure.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).

Familiarity with security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.

Soft Skills:

Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Certifications:

Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Security Engineer) are highly desirable.

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Companys intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex you ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.