Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Systems EngineerAtlanta, GA, USMiami, FL, USDallas, TX, USHouston, TX, USSt. Louis, MO, USChicago, IL, USPhoenix, AZ, USKansas City, MO, USWashington DC, DC, USFeb 9, 2026Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer to oversee our Azure infrastructure operations and lead our infrastructure team. This senior role is crucial for driving technological innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning infrastructure strategies with the Firm's goals.Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic plans for Azure infrastructure, focusing on scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Oversee large-scale projects including cloud migrations, technology refreshes, and infrastructure optimizations Collaborate with senior leadership to align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives Establish and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans Drive automation and standardization efforts across the infrastructure landscape Manage vendor relationships for infrastructure services Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements in cloud environments Other duties as assigned to fully meet with requirements of this position Experience & Qualifications 5-10 years' experience in IT infrastructure operations, with a strong recent focus on Microsoft Azure Advanced Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) Experience in legal or professional services sector is a plus Deep expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, including advanced configurations and optimizations Proficiency in cloud security best practices, including implementation of Zero Trust architectures Background in automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep Knowledge of Azure cloud networking concepts Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving technological landscape Provisioning automation experience Relevant industry certifications (e.g., ITIL, CISSP) are highly desirable SalaryChicago Only DOE: $126,640 - $163,000Washington DC DOE: $131,200 - $168,925Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at .About DentonsRedefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

Created: 2026-03-04