Infrastructure Architect Northbrook, IL (Hybrid)

Infrastructure Architect

Northbrook, IL (Hybrid)

W2/1099 Only

The position is for an Infrastructure Architect to spearhead the modernization of a legacy Oracle ATG ecommerce platform into a cloud-native architecture using Azure , Spring Boot microservices , and Next.js-based micro frontends . This includes owning infrastructure strategy, implementing secure and scalable systems, and enabling cloud-native operations across the platform lifecycle.

• Define and deliver target infrastructure blueprints .

• Bridge coexistence of legacy and cloud-native systems.

• Align closely with application modernization efforts .

• Champion IaC practices using Terraform, Bicep, ARM .

• Lead CI/CD strategy via GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps .

• Drive containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS, Helm).

• Apply Zero Trust , RBAC , network segmentation , and encryption standards .

• Collaborate with enterprise security for threat modeling and compliance adherence .

• Architect for HA, DR, auto-scaling .

• Conduct cost/performance optimization reviews .

• Act as the technical bridge between infrastructure, DevOps, app teams, and security.

• Provide mentorship and guidance across engineering teams.

• 8+ years in infrastructure/cloud architecture (at least 3 years in Azure ).

• Expertise in:

  • Azure services (AKS, App Services, VNets, Key Vault, Functions, etc.)

  • Spring Boot microservice patterns .

  • Next.js or React-based micro frontends .

  • Legacy system modernization , esp. Oracle ATG.

  • IaC tooling : Terraform, ARM, Bicep.

  • Container platforms : Docker, Kubernetes (AKS).

  • Cloud security & cost optimization .