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Daley And Associates, LLC

Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

On site

Boston, United states

Senior

Freelance

12-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Emotional Intelligence Microsoft 365 Monitoring Prioritization Problem-solving Decision-making Networking Research Organization Azure cloud platforms Analytics Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering leader to design, operate, and evolve enterprise technology platforms supporting Investment Management functions. This role is responsible for cloud and hybrid infrastructure strategy, platform reliability, and engineering excellence across environments that enable portfolio management, trading, research, and operational systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep infrastructure and cloud expertise, strong people leadership, and an understanding of the performance, availability, and resilience requirements of investment management platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow cloud and infrastructure engineering teams supporting Investment Management technology platforms

Define and execute cloud and hybrid infrastructure strategy aligned to investment, trading, and operational business needs

Architect and oversee enterprise infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, identity, and endpoint platforms

Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of platforms supporting portfolio management, trading, analytics, and market data systems

Drive cloud adoption, modernization, and optimization initiatives across investment management workloads

Establish operational best practices including automation, standardization, monitoring, capacity planning, and lifecycle management

Partner closely with application, data, security, and investment technology teams to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions

Communicate infrastructure strategy, risks, and roadmaps clearly to senior leadership and investment stakeholders

Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers, including market data and platform vendors

Lead teams through complex, time-sensitive initiatives with sound judgment, composure, and emotional intelligence

Maintain confidentiality and integrity of systems and data supporting investment activities

Represent the organization’s employment brand through inclusive leadership and collaborative engagement

Required Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and/or Cloud Engineering roles

Proven experience building and leading high-performing technical teams

Experience supporting Investment Management, Asset Management, or Financial Services technology environments

Expert knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including:

Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure strongly preferred)

Networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, load balancing, DNS)

Identity and access management platforms

Endpoint and device management

Experience designing and operating cloud and hybrid environments with high availability and low-latency requirements

Working knowledge of security principles applicable to infrastructure in regulated financial environments

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging executive leadership and investment stakeholders

Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, and integrity

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical or quantitative field

Cloud and infrastructure certifications preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, ITIL)

Technical Environment (Preferred)

Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365

Identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID)

Endpoint and device management platforms

Infrastructure automation, monitoring, and observability tools

Microsoft productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Additional Attributes

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, market-driven environments

Strong prioritization and decision-making skills across multiple initiatives

Collaborative leadership style with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence

For immediate consideration please email a resume to Kenny at kwilliams@daleyaa.com 

About the Company

Daley and Associates is a boutique executive search and contract staffing firm specializing in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative and Life Sciences professionals. We are a customer driven company and tailor every search and placement to the unique needs of every client. Daley and Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area ranging from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Know more