Chief Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration Engineer

We are seeking a Chief Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, secure hybrid Windows, Citrix, and cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, zero-configuration, and zero-trust. You will partner with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive operational handoffs.
Responsibilities
Define hybrid infrastructure architecture for Windows, Citrix, and cloud platforms with an automation-first approach
Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performing environments aligned to zero-trust principles
Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code practices through standards, examples, and mentorship
Engineer and administer identity and access management across on-prem and multi-cloud systems
Build automation and self-service workflows using PowerShell to reduce manual operations
Align security, privacy, and operational requirements with practical engineering controls
Coordinate with cybersecurity partners to deliver initiatives such as threat management and DLP
Establish monitoring, alerting, and reporting for uptime, performance, capacity, and utilization
Collaborate with network, application development, service desk, and external parties to deliver outcomes
Present technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly to audiences of varied seniority
Drive reliable, resilient designs for complex hybrid environments
Plan and execute operational handoff of Windows, Citrix, and cloud services to infrastructure operations teams
Requirements
7+ years of infrastructure engineering experience across hybrid environments
5+ years of Microsoft Windows experience in enterprise design, integration, and validation
5+ years of cloud experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure, including identity and hybrid patterns
5+ years of Infrastructure as Code development and maintenance experience
Strong leadership skills to mentor engineers and advocate standardization through example
Strong architecture skills for scalable, secure, high-performing platform design
Strong AWS IAM expertise for identity and access management in cloud environments
Strong Active Directory Domain Services expertise for enterprise identity administration
Strong Citrix Cloud experience including Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.x, DaaS, and Gateway
Strong PowerShell scripting skills to automate administration and security workflows
Strong security and compliance skills to translate requirements into implementable controls
Strong stakeholder management skills for collaborating with business users and technology groups
Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
Microsoft Azure experience across core services and networking
Azure Identity experience (including Entra concepts)
Monitoring and Observability experience for enterprise platforms
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

Work arrangement
Yes