Director of Azure Infrastructure

HaloMD

Who We Are: 

HaloMD specializes in Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) through The No Surprises Act and state regulations for out-of-network healthcare providers, leveraging advanced technology and deep industry expertise to secure optimized reimbursements.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Azure Infrastructure to lead our cloud engineering and DevOps architecture initiatives. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps transformation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Azure cloud infrastructure strategy aligned with business objectives and technology roadmap
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure architectures
• Drive DevOps culture and practices across engineering teams, promoting automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Establish cloud governance frameworks, security standards, and compliance requirements
• Partner with executive leadership to develop multi-year infrastructure and platform strategies

Technical Architecture

• Architect enterprise-scale Azure solutions leveraging IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployment frameworks
• Oversee the implementation of containerization strategies using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container registries
• Drive adoption of modern DevOps toolchains including Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and ARM templates
• Establish monitoring, logging, and observability standards using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure architects
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning
• Develop technical roadmaps and career growth paths for team members
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide coaching to direct reports

Operational Excellence

• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity of cloud infrastructure
• Optimize cloud costs through resource management, right-sizing, and architectural improvements
• Establish SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs for infrastructure and platform services
• Lead incident response and post-mortem processes for infrastructure-related issues
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual operations and improve efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and architecture patterns
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Proven track record implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Deep understanding of networking, security, and identity management in Azure
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert)
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
• Background in software development or site reliability engineering
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization
• Experience in highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)

Technical Skills

• Azure services: Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, Monitoring, AI/ML
• DevOps tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub.
• IaC: Terraform, ARM templates,
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, Azure Container Registry
• Configuration management: Ansible, terraform.
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
• Security: Azure AD, Key Vault, Security Center, Sentinel

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and vision setting
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization
• Budget management and vendor negotiation experience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Ability to balance technical debt with innovation

Perks & Benefits:

• Fully Remote – Work from anywhere within the United States with reliable high-speed internet
• Multiple medical plan options
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Dental & vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401k with Company match
• Vacation, sick time & Company paid holidays
• Company wellbeing program with health insurance incentives

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to our growing team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us create a future where success is the standard.