IT Cloud and Security Lead - FT - HPW

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Minimum Pay: $112,507.20 Position Overview SUMMARY The IT Cloud and Security Lead is a senior-level technical leader responsible for the hands-on execution, leadership, and continuous improvement of secure and scalable cloud infrastructure at Capital Health. With a primary focus on Microsoft Azure, this role guides cloud adoption efforts, implements infrastructure best practices, and mentors technical teams in cloud engineering and security operations. This position plays a critical leadership role in cloud transformation and Zero Trust implementation, working closely with architects, DevOps, and security teams to ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with organizational, security, and compliance requirements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced certifications in cloud architecture or cybersecurity Experience 8 years of progressive IT experience, including: 3 years designing and implementing enterprise cloud infrastructure (primarily Azure) 2 years leading cross-functional teams or initiatives in cloud or security engineering Hands-on experience with hybrid networking, cloud security, and automation practices Experience working in compliance-sensitive industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Expert knowledge of Azure cloud services: VNets, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Route Tables, DNS Practical experience with hybrid cloud networking: ExpressRoute, VPN, private endpoints Advanced skills in identity and access management: Azure AD, conditional access, RBAC, Entra ID Proficient in IaC and DevOps tooling: Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions Skilled in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policies, Sentinel Strong understanding of Zero Trust enforcement in infrastructure and identity Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS Benchmarks) Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and communication abilities PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Implement secure and resilient Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure in line with enterprise standards Guide teams in the adoption of infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and cloud automation best practices Support the enforcement of cloud governance policies and configuration baselines Lead infrastructure reviews, performance optimization, and incident response support Embed Zero Trust principles across infrastructure and access models Drive the implementation of threat detection, monitoring, and alerting systems Collaborate across engineering, operations, and security teams to deliver secure infrastructure Mentor and coach team members on cloud best practices and technologies ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead modernization and migration initiatives, including replatforming and optimization Assist with cloud security assessments and ensure timely remediation of findings Research and recommend tools and practices that improve resilience, scalability, and security Contribute to the ongoing development of cloud capability roadmaps and technical standards AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure implementation Identity and access management and Zero Trust controls Infrastructure automation and platform standardization Operational cloud security, threat detection, and monitoring Cost optimization and resource management Technical mentoring and engineering team guidance KEY METRICS FOR SUCCESS Deployment of secure, resilient infrastructure with minimal downtime High adoption of automation and governance frameworks Improved configuration consistency and policy enforcement Reduction in cloud-related incidents and vulnerabilities Enhanced audit readiness and regulatory alignment Strong team engagement and delivery against project timelines Measurable cost savings through optimization efforts Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. "Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft." For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. 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Salary : $112,507