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The Infrastructure Cloud Architect is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role responsible for maturing, scaling, and operationalizing the Firm's Azure-first hybrid cloud infrastructure platform. The Firm has established core Azure cloud capabilities and is expanding adoption across additional technology and business areas. This role will help evolve the platform, strengthen standards and governance, improve operational maturity, and lead delivery of secure, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
This is an infrastructure-focused cloud architecture role requiring deep Azure experience across hybrid cloud, networking, identity, security, compute, storage, governance, automation, monitoring, and platform services. The successful candidate will remain close to the technology, lead complex implementation and support efforts, mentor technical teams, and partner with Infrastructure, Security, Data/AI, Business Applications, Modern Work/M365, and other stakeholders to support current and emerging cloud infrastructure needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex Azure infrastructure initiatives, remaining actively involved in architecture design, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development, implementation, automation, deployment, troubleshooting, operational support, and senior-level technical decision-making.
- Architect, implement, support, and continuously improve Azure infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud, networking, identity, compute, storage, security, governance, automation, monitoring, and platform services.
- Design, build, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve core Azure infrastructure capabilities including VNets, hub-and-spoke networking, routing, DNS, ExpressRoute, site-to-site VPNs, hybrid connectivity architectures, private endpoints, Azure Firewall and/or network virtual appliances (NVAs), load balancing, identity integration, landing zones, policy, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Mature and operationalize the Firm's existing Azure-first hybrid cloud platform by improving standards, processes, documentation, governance, automation, resiliency, observability, supportability, and cost management practices.
- Partner with technology and business stakeholders, including Infrastructure, Security, Data/AI, Business Applications, and Modern Work/M365, to understand current and emerging requirements and translate them into practical cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Assess whether existing cloud infrastructure patterns meet stakeholder needs and recommend new or revised architecture patterns where additional capabilities, scale, security, resiliency, or operational maturity are required.
- Define, maintain, and enforce cloud infrastructure reference architectures, design patterns, security controls, resiliency standards, operational models, and cost optimization practices.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation, platform engineering practices, self-service capabilities, and repeatable deployment patterns to improve consistency, speed, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Security, Operations, Engineering, application, and data teams to ensure cloud solutions meet requirements for availability, disaster recovery, compliance, performance, and supportability.
- Evaluate cloud platform capabilities, vendor solutions, and emerging technologies to inform implementation plans, modernization priorities, and infrastructure roadmap decisions.
- Mentor infrastructure engineers and other technical teams on cloud architecture principles, Azure best practices, infrastructure modernization, and modern delivery methods.
- Participate in the team’s rotating on-call schedule and serve as a senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure issues, incident response, root cause analysis, and resiliency improvements.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including experience in infrastructure architecture, engineering, cloud platforms, or enterprise technology delivery.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, operating, or supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering cloud infrastructure foundations, including networking, identity, security, compute, storage, governance, monitoring, automation, and hybrid connectivity; experience limited primarily to application architecture or application migration is not sufficient for this role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure networking and hybrid connectivity, including VNets, routing, DNS, ExpressRoute, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, network segmentation, and connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.
- Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation using tools such as Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar technologies.
- Solid understanding of cloud security and governance principles, including identity and access management, encryption, policy management, compliance, Zero Trust concepts, and secure-by-design architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and apply cloud architecture standards, design patterns, reference architectures, operational practices, and governance frameworks.
- Experience leading technical delivery of infrastructure or cloud initiatives, including coordination across engineering, security, operations, application, data, and business stakeholders.
- Strong operational experience supporting enterprise production environments, including platform reliability, incident response, root cause analysis, disaster recovery, monitoring, and supportability.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, consulting, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, business stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive management.
- Proven ability to translate business and technology requirements into cloud infrastructure designs, implementation plans, standards, and roadmap recommendations.
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Azure-focused certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
- Experience with Azure VMware Solution, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, Docker, or other container and virtualization platforms.
- Exposure to supporting cloud infrastructure needs for Data, AI/ML, analytics, enterprise applications, or Modern Work/M365 platforms.
- Knowledge of platform engineering, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, or self-service infrastructure capabilities.
- Working knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, landing zones, FinOps, or cloud operating models.
- Familiarity with multi-cloud environments, including AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Security, cloud, or IT service management certifications, such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or ITIL Foundations.
- Background in professional services, legal, financial services, accounting, consulting, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience with vendor evaluation, solution selection, technical roadmaps, or technology investment recommendations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
- Strong ownership and accountability in a senior technical leadership role.
- Ability to balance hands-on execution with architecture, standards, stakeholder alignment, and longer-term platform maturity.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to connect business priorities, technology direction, and practical execution.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across teams, functions, and levels of leadership.
- Discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
LOCATION
The target salary range for this role is:
$161,400 - $200,000 if located in Illinois. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
The Infrastructure Cloud Architect is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role responsible for maturing, scaling, and operationalizing the Firm's Azure-first hybrid cloud infrastructure platform. The Firm has established core Azure cloud capabilities and is expanding adoption across additional technology and business areas. This role will help evolve the platform, strengthen standards and governance, improve operational maturity, and lead delivery of secure, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
This is an infrastructure-focused cloud architecture role requiring deep Azure experience across hybrid cloud, networking, identity, security, compute, storage, governance, automation, monitoring, and platform services. The successful candidate will remain close to the technology, lead complex implementation and support efforts, mentor technical teams, and partner with Infrastructure, Security, Data/AI, Business Applications, Modern Work/M365, and other stakeholders to support current and emerging cloud infrastructure needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex Azure infrastructure initiatives, remaining actively involved in architecture design, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development, implementation, automation, deployment, troubleshooting, operational support, and senior-level technical decision-making.
- Architect, implement, support, and continuously improve Azure infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud, networking, identity, compute, storage, security, governance, automation, monitoring, and platform services.
- Design, build, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve core Azure infrastructure capabilities including VNets, hub-and-spoke networking, routing, DNS, ExpressRoute, site-to-site VPNs, hybrid connectivity architectures, private endpoints, Azure Firewall and/or network virtual appliances (NVAs), load balancing, identity integration, landing zones, policy, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Mature and operationalize the Firm's existing Azure-first hybrid cloud platform by improving standards, processes, documentation, governance, automation, resiliency, observability, supportability, and cost management practices.
- Partner with technology and business stakeholders, including Infrastructure, Security, Data/AI, Business Applications, and Modern Work/M365, to understand current and emerging requirements and translate them into practical cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Assess whether existing cloud infrastructure patterns meet stakeholder needs and recommend new or revised architecture patterns where additional capabilities, scale, security, resiliency, or operational maturity are required.
- Define, maintain, and enforce cloud infrastructure reference architectures, design patterns, security controls, resiliency standards, operational models, and cost optimization practices.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation, platform engineering practices, self-service capabilities, and repeatable deployment patterns to improve consistency, speed, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Security, Operations, Engineering, application, and data teams to ensure cloud solutions meet requirements for availability, disaster recovery, compliance, performance, and supportability.
- Evaluate cloud platform capabilities, vendor solutions, and emerging technologies to inform implementation plans, modernization priorities, and infrastructure roadmap decisions.
- Mentor infrastructure engineers and other technical teams on cloud architecture principles, Azure best practices, infrastructure modernization, and modern delivery methods.
- Participate in the team’s rotating on-call schedule and serve as a senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure issues, incident response, root cause analysis, and resiliency improvements.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including experience in infrastructure architecture, engineering, cloud platforms, or enterprise technology delivery.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, operating, or supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering cloud infrastructure foundations, including networking, identity, security, compute, storage, governance, monitoring, automation, and hybrid connectivity; experience limited primarily to application architecture or application migration is not sufficient for this role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure networking and hybrid connectivity, including VNets, routing, DNS, ExpressRoute, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, network segmentation, and connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.
- Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation using tools such as Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar technologies.
- Solid understanding of cloud security and governance principles, including identity and access management, encryption, policy management, compliance, Zero Trust concepts, and secure-by-design architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and apply cloud architecture standards, design patterns, reference architectures, operational practices, and governance frameworks.
- Experience leading technical delivery of infrastructure or cloud initiatives, including coordination across engineering, security, operations, application, data, and business stakeholders.
- Strong operational experience supporting enterprise production environments, including platform reliability, incident response, root cause analysis, disaster recovery, monitoring, and supportability.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, consulting, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, business stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive management.
- Proven ability to translate business and technology requirements into cloud infrastructure designs, implementation plans, standards, and roadmap recommendations.
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Azure-focused certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
- Experience with Azure VMware Solution, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, Docker, or other container and virtualization platforms.
- Exposure to supporting cloud infrastructure needs for Data, AI/ML, analytics, enterprise applications, or Modern Work/M365 platforms.
- Knowledge of platform engineering, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, or self-service infrastructure capabilities.
- Working knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, landing zones, FinOps, or cloud operating models.
- Familiarity with multi-cloud environments, including AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Security, cloud, or IT service management certifications, such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or ITIL Foundations.
- Background in professional services, legal, financial services, accounting, consulting, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience with vendor evaluation, solution selection, technical roadmaps, or technology investment recommendations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
- Strong ownership and accountability in a senior technical leadership role.
- Ability to balance hands-on execution with architecture, standards, stakeholder alignment, and longer-term platform maturity.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to connect business priorities, technology direction, and practical execution.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across teams, functions, and levels of leadership.
- Discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
LOCATION
The target salary range for this role is:
$161,400 - $200,000 if located in Illinois. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Senior Infrastructure Architect
Document your architecture credentials before applying
Assemble transcripts, professional certifications (CCIE, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Expert), and a detailed employment history that maps each role to infrastructure design decisions. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize specialty occupation claims for architect-level titles, so a clear credential trail shortens RFE risk.
Verify employer LCA filing history by role
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies by confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filings for infrastructure and systems architect job codes, so you're targeting employers with active sponsorship workflows rather than guessing from job descriptions alone.
Cross-reference your job duties against O*NET
The O*NET profile for network and computer systems architects defines the theoretical and practical knowledge requirements USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation. Align your resume language to those defined competencies before submitting to any employer.
Negotiate petition timing into your offer conversation
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only take effect October 1 after a March lottery. If you're currently on OPT or another status, confirm with the hiring team whether they'll file in the next registration window and whether they'll cover premium processing to get a faster USCIS decision.
Check whether target employers are cap-exempt
Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and certain government research organizations can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without lottery exposure. Infrastructure architect roles at these institutions are often overlooked but face no April 1 filing deadline and no selection uncertainty.
Confirm prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Run your specific job title, worksite location, and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable DOL wage level, and a mismatch discovered late can delay or invalidate the petition.
H-1B Visa Senior Infrastructure Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Infrastructure Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS evaluates infrastructure architect positions under computer and information systems roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. Roles involving enterprise network design, cloud architecture, or data center strategy consistently meet the specialty occupation standard, though employers should document the theoretical and practical application requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for infrastructure architect roles?
Large technology firms, financial services companies, healthcare systems, and enterprise software vendors are the most active sponsors for infrastructure architect positions. You can find employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, which filters by occupation code rather than relying on self-reported job descriptions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new infrastructure architect employer without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your existing H-1B was previously approved and you've maintained lawful status. You don't lose any priority date tied to a PERM labor certification filed by your prior employer, though that certification belongs to the employer, not to you.
What happens to my H-1B status if my infrastructure architect role is reclassified or my employer is acquired?
A corporate acquisition or merger doesn't automatically invalidate your H-1B if the new employer is a successor-in-interest and your job duties remain materially the same. A significant change in job title, location, or responsibilities, however, requires an amended I-129 before the change takes effect. USCIS considers worksite changes to a new metropolitan statistical area a material change requiring an amendment and a new LCA.
How does prevailing wage apply to Senior Infrastructure Architect positions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code, job title, and worksite location. Senior-level architect roles often fall at wage Level III or IV in the DOL's four-tier system. You can verify the applicable wage for your location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm alignment with what the employer intends to file.