Smoothie King (SKFI) · 8 hours ago
Manager of IT Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
Coppell, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSmoothie King is the largest nutritional smoothie bar in the nation, dedicated to inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The IT Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture Manager will be responsible for designing and managing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions to support the company's growing enterprise needs, while leading a team of technical professionals and collaborating with cross-functional partners.
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Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions across both on-premises and Azure cloud platforms
Manage and optimize hybrid networking environments, ensuring seamless connectivity, high availability, and robust security
Lead infrastructure strategy discussions, providing architectural insights and recommendations to support business initiatives
Utilize Agile methodologies to manage infrastructure projects, coordinate sprints, and deliver iterative enhancements
Build and maintain infrastructure automation and orchestration using tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, Git, and YAML-based CI/CD pipelines
Establish and enforce infrastructure security standards, ensuring compliance with best practices and industry regulations
Develop and manage infrastructure budgets, optimizing costs while ensuring high-quality service delivery
Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to enhance organizational resilience
Mentor, manage, and guide team members, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and operational excellence
Stay updated on emerging infrastructure technologies, trends, and best practices to continually enhance our operational capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in infrastructure architecture, systems administration, or IT operations, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or management capacity
Extensive hands-on experience with hybrid IT environments, including both on-premises data centers and public cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP experience a plus)
Strong track record of successfully leading complex infrastructure projects from design through implementation using Agile or DevOps practices
Proven experience managing technical teams and providing effective leadership, coaching, and mentorship
Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure budgets, forecasting costs, and optimizing resource allocation
Extensive experience in developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Deep understanding of network design, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, SD-WAN, firewalls, and load balancing
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid cloud solutions
Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Azure DevOps), CI/CD, Git version control, and YAML-based deployments
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies, sprint planning, and iterative development practices
Strong knowledge of infrastructure security principles, including identity and access management, network segmentation, and cloud security controls
Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passionate about delivering robust infrastructure solutions, continuous improvement, and innovation
Promote the culture, values, and mission of Smoothie King
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical or business discipline
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (highly preferred)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional (a plus)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ (a plus for infrastructure security oversight)
ITIL certification for service management (preferred for leadership roles)
Experience supporting multi-location environments or distributed teams
Personal passion for health, fitness, or wellness is a plus and aligns with the Smoothie King mission
Benefits
Free smoothies
Flexible work schedules
Office lunches and parties
Monthly fitness challenges
Free gym access
More fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work
Company
Smoothie King (SKFI)
Smoothie King® is a privately held; Dallas-based company and the premier Smoothie Bar and Nutritional Lifestyle Center in the industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Main Post Partners
2025-07-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Wan Kim
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Chris Bremer
Chief Business Development Officer
Recent News
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