Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Onsite
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Position Summary
The Cloud Infrastructure Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cloud infrastructure services across a multi-cloud environment. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure as the primary platform, with integration across AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
The position plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s future cloud landscape, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives. The Cloud Infrastructure Manager will oversee cloud governance, security, and operational excellence, while managing a Cloud Architect and key infrastructure transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Strategy & Architecture
Define and execute the enterprise cloud infrastructure strategy aligned with business and IT priorities
Lead the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP
Drive adoption of cloud best practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployment models
Contribute to the development of cloud landing zones and enterprise architecture standards
Platform Management & Operations
Oversee administration and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure platforms including compute, storage, networking, and container services
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of enterprise cloud services
Manage monitoring, logging, and observability using tools such as Azure Monitor, Sentinel, and equivalent multi-cloud solutions
Provide technical oversight for issue resolution, incident management, and root cause analysis
Security, Risk & Compliance
Implement and enforce cloud security frameworks including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and security policies
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR and CMMC
Manage Azure security governance including Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Azure Policy
Partner with the Corporate IT Cybersecurity team to maintain strong cyber security posture across all cloud environments
Cloud Migration & Transformation
Lead planning and execution of cloud migration initiatives, including tenant-to-tenant migrations and workload modernization
Establish best practices for data and object migration strategies
Support enterprise initiatives related to cloud adoption, digital transformation, and platform optimization
Financial Management & Optimization
Drive cost management strategies to optimize cloud spend and improve financial accountability
Implement governance processes for resource utilization and cost transparency
Partnership & Guidance
Work with Business Unit engineering and marketing teams responsible for cloud infrastructure delivery and operations
Provide direction and guidance on technical standards, prioritization, and project execution
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
Project & Vendor Management
Manage cloud and infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to business goals
Apply structured project and demand management methodologies
Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT, security, and business units
Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and standards for cloud governance and operations
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certifications
BS/BA degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant certifications in:
Microsoft Azure (preferred)
AWS and/or GCP Solutions Architecture
ITIL or equivalent service management frameworks
Required Experience
Proven experience in cloud architecture, engineering, and operations across multi-cloud environments
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, including governance and security frameworks
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, and CloudFormation
Experience managing cloud-based workloads including virtual machines, Kubernetes, storage, networking, and databases
Demonstrated experience in cloud migrations (including tenant-to-tenant scenarios)
Strong background in cloud identity and access management and security best practices
Experience with monitoring, logging, and security tooling in cloud environments
Preferred Experience
Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Entra ID, Intune, and collaboration tools
Familiarity with Copilot for Microsoft 365
Experience in vendor management and contract oversight
Experience developing enterprise cloud governance frameworks and documentation
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver complex infrastructure programs
Key Skills & Competencies
Leadership and people management skills
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and security
Strong understanding of enterprise IT service management
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $127,200.00 - $190,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.