Senior Manager - Azure Cloud Infrastructure (Healthcare IT)
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About SpectraMedix
SpectraMedix is transforming healthcare by helping health plans and health systems excel in value-based care through our advanced analytics platform. We’re committed to supporting meaningful outcomes with scalable, secure, and efficient technology. We offer a collaborative work culture where innovation, integrity, and personal growth are at the forefront.
Senior Manager – Infrastructure & Cloud
Location: East Windsor, New Jersey (Hybrid)
Experience: 8–12 years
Position Overview:
The Sr. Manager of Infrastructure & Security will lead SpectraMedix's transformation from on-prem infrastructure to Azure PaaS-based architecture, while overseeing all general IT infrastructure operations. This includes hands-on leadership in areas such as virtualization, endpoint management, IT policies, Active Directory, network security, compliance, and more. The ideal candidate has a deep background in healthcare IT, with strategic and technical leadership experience across both traditional infrastructure and modern cloud environments.
Job Description
Azure Cloud & Migration Leadership
- Lead the migration of infrastructure from on-premise to Azure PaaS, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and performance.
- Design and implement secure, cost-effective solutions using Azure native services including App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and more.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Azure CLI, and ARM templates.
- Manage Azure networking (VNet, Subnet, NSG), hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute), and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Azure DevOps Pipelines).
IT Infrastructure & Operations
- Manage a hybrid IT environment including on-prem virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and co-located datacenter resources.
- Oversee endpoint security, firewall configuration, backup strategy, and systems administration (Windows & Linux).
- Drive business continuity and disaster recovery strategy aligned with healthcare client SLAs.
- Evaluate and manage vendors, hardware/software upgrades, and cost optimization efforts.
Security & Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, SOC2, NIST, and other healthcare security frameworks.
- Manage security tools such as Sophos, Qualys, FortiNet, and ManageEngine Log360, Endpoint Central, and AD Audit Plus.
- Conduct internal/external audits, lead incident response, risk assessments, and coordinate third-party assessments.
- Stay informed of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring proactive risk mitigation.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and mentor IT infrastructure and security teams, setting goals and driving performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, PMO, Product) to define infrastructure/security needs in RFPs, SOWs, and change requests.
- Drive IT policy enforcement, access governance, and ensure operational excellence.
- Support facility planning including disaster recovery sites, physical security, and system resilience.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud security leadership roles, with at least 5 years in healthcare IT.
- Minimum 5+ years managing infrastructure and security teams across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Proven experience with Azure cloud architecture, DevOps, Terraform, and healthcare compliance frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of network and endpoint security tools, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Experience leading cloud migration projects, particularly from lift-and-shift to PaaS models.
- Strong understanding of healthcare data security, including PHI and HIPAA regulatory environments.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), or Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500).
- ITIL certification (v3 or v4) for IT service management.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.