Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. We stay at the forefront of today’s opportunities in advanced nuclear power, decarbonization, smart grids, battery energy storage systems, hydrogen applications, electric transportation grids, digital modernization, and more. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients with a reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, growth, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.
Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise‑grade cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving IT platform enablement and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in multi‑cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong command of infrastructure architecture, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and platform governance. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including application development, data architecture, and platform engineering, to deliver integrated and future‑ready technology solutions.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Tenant Architect and Administrator for Microsoft Platforms (Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, M365, Azure, and Environment Administration), Oracle OCI, and integrate these across other SaaS and ERP solutions.
Coordinate with vendors and key stakeholders to track financial assessments and project proposals for S&L Technologies, ensuring alignment with business requirements and strategic goals.
Lead the Okta to Entra ID migration, including conditional access policy design, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle management.
Provide guidance to Application/Data Architects and Technical owners on the Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Platforms for their workloads.
Assess workload migration to Oracle OCI and document implementation plans for the S&L Infrastructure team.
Define and implement Azure subscription and resource governance, including naming conventions, tagging strategies, RBAC, policy enforcement, and cost management.
Document and align cloud architecture standards across Azure, AWS, Oracle OCI, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure consistency and compliance.
Establish and maintain landing zones, management groups, and blueprints for secure and scalable cloud adoption.
Collaborate with Data Architects to define standards and implement architectures for Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, and other data platforms.
Ensure secure data access, integration pipelines, and platform scalability for analytics and AI/ML workloads.
Support data governance, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.
Lead re‑platforming efforts from on‑prem or other cloud‑native workloads to centralized solutions.
Design hybrid infrastructure strategies that support legacy workloads while enabling cloud‑native transformation.
Evaluate and implement automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform administration.
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD/Entra ID, AVD, and governance frameworks.
Hands‑on experience with Okta, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365 administration.
Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Oracle OCI cloud services and governance models.
Experience with data platform integration (Fabric, Purview, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica).
Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, IaC).
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Okta Certified Administrator or equivalent Entra ID expertise
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (a plus)
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams.
Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.
Engage with a collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
Gain exposure to cutting‑edge projects and contribute to data‑driven decision‑making processes.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Award‑Winning Benefits
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back‑Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range: $112,410 - $162,710
Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise‑grade cloud platforms and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving IT platform enablement and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in multi‑cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong command of infrastructure architecture, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and platform governance. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including application development, data architecture, and platform engineering, to deliver integrated and future‑ready technology solutions.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Tenant Architect and Administrator for Microsoft Platforms (Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, M365, Azure, and Environment Administration), Oracle OCI, and integrate these across other SaaS and ERP solutions.
Coordinate with vendors and key stakeholders to track financial assessments and project proposals for S&L Technologies, ensuring alignment with business requirements and strategic goals.
Lead the Okta to Entra ID migration, including conditional access policy design, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle management.
Provide guidance to Application/Data Architects and Technical owners on the Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure, and Platforms for their workloads.
Assess workload migration to Oracle OCI and document implementation plans for the S&L Infrastructure team.
Define and implement Azure subscription and resource governance, including naming conventions, tagging strategies, RBAC, policy enforcement, and cost management.
Document and align cloud architecture standards across Azure, AWS, Oracle OCI, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to ensure consistency and compliance.
Establish and maintain landing zones, management groups, and blueprints for secure and scalable cloud adoption.
Collaborate with Data Architects to define standards and implement architectures for Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, and other data platforms.
Ensure secure data access, integration pipelines, and platform scalability for analytics and AI/ML workloads.
Support data governance, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.
Lead re‑platforming efforts from on‑prem or other cloud‑native workloads to centralized solutions.
Design hybrid infrastructure strategies that support legacy workloads while enabling cloud‑native transformation.
Evaluate and implement automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform administration.
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD/Entra ID, AVD, and governance frameworks.
Hands‑on experience with Okta, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365 administration.
Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and Oracle OCI cloud services and governance models.
Experience with data platform integration (Fabric, Purview, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica).
Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, IaC).
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Okta Certified Administrator or equivalent Entra ID expertise
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (a plus)
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams.
Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Work in an established company that values innovation and growth.
Engage with a collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
Gain exposure to cutting‑edge projects and contribute to data‑driven decision‑making processes.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Award‑Winning Benefits
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back‑Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range: $112,410 - $162,710
Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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