Lead Azure Architect

Link Logistics Real Estate ("Link") is the largest U.S.-only owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics leases warehouse space to thousands of customers of all sizes. The firm's scale, cutting-edge technology and logistics expertise serve a portfolio that comprises more than 500 million square feet in dynamic markets across the nation. Each year, more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flows through the company's state-of-the-art facilities.

We believegood business is synonymous with doing good, making environmental, social and governance (ESG) foundational to the firm. ESG initiatives at Link Logistics include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion. Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a heightened focus on sustainability, to drive value for all stakeholders, including employees. Just as we give our customers space to grow, we give our people space to grow-and thrive.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Azure Infrastructure Architect will drive the modernization of infrastructure services within Azure Cloud, and own Azure as a platform representing infrastructure. They deliver this through architecture and engineering of Azure-cloud based infrastructure solutions leveraging automation and modern deployment methodologies. These solutions will be consumed by product and application teams to meet business goals and objectives.

• Build cloud foundational components encompassing network, security, identity, operations, and governance in the Azure cloud

• Develop and document cloud best practices, guidelines, and cost management of cloud technologies

• Operationalize solutions from proof-of-concept through production, using automation for repeatability, maintainability, and to enforce standards

• Responsible for managing the resolution of major incidents and any escalated issues for the Azure and server environments

• Responsible for the security, resilience and monitoring of our hosting environment

• Represent the hosting technologies in Change Advisory Board meetings, review and planning meetings and architectural review

• Responsible for fostering a practice of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

• Collaborates with internal and/or external resources, providing technical expertise for the hosting environment

• Conducts performance monitoring, capacity planning, workload modeling and predictive analyses to identify and resolve potential issues (e.g., performance, security breaches)

• Assist in setting up the target environment from foundational blueprints (HLD/LLD designs & requirements)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid understanding of Azure architecture to design capable and secure environments within Azure

• 10-15 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years of experience with architecture and design both on-premises and in the cloud

• Excellent knowledge in the platform of Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS services and foundational components of compute, storage, networking, identity and access management, security, tenant/subscriptions and other foundational PaaS services used in any of the above elements

• Scripting and automation experience;

  • Required: PowerShell, Azure ARM, AZ cli, Terraform

  • Advantageous: bash, shell, bicep

• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools

• Microsoft Certified Azure Architect

• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management systems and protocols such as Okta, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, SAML, OIDC WS-Fed, OAuth Kerberos, and LDAP

• Experience in High Availability and Disaster recovery implementations

• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD

• Excellent writing skills to develop and maintain policies and procedures. Creation of technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.

• Highly developed analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and complete project tasks within required deadlines.

• Drive and resourcefulness in making contributions both inside and outside areas of specifically assigned responsibilities.

• Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time for preparation; targeting presentations to characteristics or needs of the audience. Presenting complex/technical information in a form that non-technical people can understand.

• General understanding of business processes.

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing in diverse situations with all levels of management, vendors, customers (internal), and peers.

• Ability and willingness to continue to expand knowledge and experience base.

• Ability to function as part of a team, involving and supporting others to get the job done.

$165,000 - $203,000 represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Link provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

The direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email .