Wealthspire · 8 hours ago
Azure Infrastructure Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expWealthspire is a leading wealth management and advisory firm seeking a highly skilled Azure Infrastructure Architect to design and evolve their Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring a secure and scalable cloud foundation that supports various enterprise applications and growth initiatives.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure architecture including subscriptions, networking, compute, storage, and identity integrations supporting enterprise workloads
Implement and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPN/ExpressRoute, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity
Design secure, scalable Azure landing zones aligned to governance, compliance, and operational standards
Architect resilient Azure compute platforms (VMs, scale sets, PaaS services where applicable)
Define and enforce Azure governance using policies, blueprints, tagging, and RBAC
Ensure high availability, scalability, availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery across Azure workloads
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response using Azure-native and third-party tools
Drive automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Terraform, ARM/Bicep, PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines
Partner with IT Operations to mature change, configuration, and lifecycle management
Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex Azure infrastructure issues
Participate in day-to-day technology operations
Lead and execute Azure infrastructure separation and integration activities for carve-outs, tenant separations, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop repeatable Azure playbooks for subscription design, identity integration, and workload migration
Ensure minimal disruption, strong security posture, and audit readiness during transitional events
Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Compliance teams on identity, network security, encryption, logging, and threat protection
Support regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SEC, NYDFS)
Enforce secure-by-design infrastructure standards and continuous compliance
Participate in vendor relationships and work with Microsoft, CSPs, MSPs, and technology vendors to optimize Azure usage and cost
Evaluate new Azure services and roadmap features for business applicability
Support continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and operations
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with deep focus on Microsoft Azure
Proven experience architecting and operating enterprise-scale Azure environments
Strong hands-on expertise with Azure networking, compute, storage, and identity integration
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks
Solid understanding of security, identity, and compliance in regulated environments
Ability to balance strategic architecture with hands-on technical execution
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Ability to travel up to 20% (International & Domestic)
Preferred
Exposure to carve-outs, integrations, or M&A activity strongly preferred
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus
Benefits
Paid time off and holidays
A 401(k) plan with company match
Exclusive discount programs
Robust health and wellness benefits
Company
Wealthspire
Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-09-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael LaMena
Chief Executive Officer
Brett Schneider
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Wealthspire
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