Darden · 13 hours ago
Cloud Senior Systems Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDarden is seeking a Cloud Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, support, and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure systems. This role involves providing technical leadership, creating standards and policies, and supporting strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, deploy, and support, infrastructure solutions across Azure and on-prem environments
Create, document, and maintain technical standards, policies, and procedures for infrastructure systems
Identify and mitigate risks related to infrastructure performance, security, and compliance
Provide technical leadership and guidance across infrastructure and application teams
Enforce compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and architectural standards
Determine feasibility of new infrastructure initiatives and recommend optimal solutions
Lead cloud infrastructure architecture designs with development teams
Assist management with work prioritization and recommend technical assignments
Lead infrastructure-related project efforts and contribute to planning and budgeting
Mentor team members and other IT staff to grow technical capabilities and knowledge
Provide Level 3 support for escalated infrastructure issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure solutions align with business needs
Promote automation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across infrastructure operations
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to design and support enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure solutions in Azure
Expertise in Azure compute, networking, and storage services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, containers, Virtual Networks, VPN/ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Azure Storage accounts, Front Door)
Strong knowledge of Azure AI & ML technologies (Azure OpenAI, Databricks, Foundry, Copilot, Synapse, ML)
Strong knowledge of Azure identity and security (Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD) and related services (e.g., Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy)
Familiarity with Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) and Microsoft 365 integration is expected
Experience developing and enforcing technical standards and policies for cloud environments
Ability to assess risk, determine feasibility, and guide technical decisions
Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps pipelines – proficiency in tools like Terraform and Azure DevOps for deploying and managing Azure resources
Excellent communication and leadership skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and supporting cross-functional initiatives
Experience with project planning, budgeting, and technical resource allocation
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a self-motivated ability to work independently
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with five or more years of relevant experience
Alternatively, eight or more years of relevant experience in the field without a degree
Minimum of 5 years experience deploying and managing resources in Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or similar certification is strongly desired
Preferred
Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and advanced cloud security best practices
Advanced Security principles, techniques, best practices
Company
Darden
Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Christopher Chang
SVP & Chief Information Officer
Doug Milanes
SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
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