Principal Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Share
Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 144000 - 216000
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location:Boston MA (Vertex Headquarters)
Position Summary
The Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will lead the design implementation and optimization of enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on automation operational excellence and emerging AI technologies. This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for architecting resilient scalable and secure cloud solutions that support critical business operations while driving automation-first approaches and ITIL best practices. The Principal Engineer will champion the integration of GenAI capabilities to enhance infrastructure operations reduce manual toil and accelerate cloud service delivery across the enterprise.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Azure Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy:Lead the design and evolution of enterprise Azure infrastructure includingcompute storage networking and platform services. Define technical standards reference architectures and cloud-native patterns that align with businessobjectives security requirements and industry best practices. Serve as the primary technical authority for Azure infrastructure decisions.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Drive automation-first initiatives across all infrastructure operations using tools such as Terraform Azure DevOps PowerShell and Python. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment configuration management and continuous compliance.Eliminatemanual processes through intelligent automation and orchestration.
ITIL Process Integration & Service Excellence:EstablishandoptimizeITIL-aligned processes for incident problem change and service request management within cloud environments. Ensure infrastructure operations meet SLA commitments and incorporate continuous service improvement practices. Partner with service management teams to enhance operational maturity.
GenAI Integration for Infrastructure Operations:Identifyand implement GenAI and Azure OpenAI capabilities to enhance infrastructure monitoring incident resolution capacity planning and operational workflows. Develop AI-assisted automation solutions that improve mean time to resolution (MTTR) and enable predictive infrastructure management.
Governance Security & Compliance:Partner with Information Security Compliance and Privacy teams to ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to regulatory requirements security frameworks and data protection standards. Implement Azure Policies landing zones and governance controls that enforce compliance while enabling developer agility.
Performance Optimization & Cost Management:Monitor analyze andoptimizeAzure infrastructure for performance reliability and cost efficiency. Utilize Azure Monitor Log Analytics and cost management tools toidentifyoptimization opportunities. Implement FinOps practices to ensure cloud spending aligns with business value.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship:Provide technical guidance and mentorship to infrastructure engineers and cross-functional teams. Lead architecture reviews proof-of-concepts and technical assessments. Foster a culture of innovation learning and engineering excellence within the infrastructure organization.
Vendor & Partner Collaboration:Engage with Microsoft and technology partners to influence product roadmapsparticipatein preview programs and ensure enterprise needs are represented. Leverage Microsoft resources including Unified Support and FastTrack to accelerate cloud initiatives.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:Design andmaintainrobust disaster recovery and business continuity solutions using Azure Site Recovery backup services and multi-region architectures. Conduct regular DR testing and ensure infrastructure resilience meets business requirements.
Required Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related field
Required Experience
Typically requires 10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering cloud architecture or the equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services
Proventrack recordof leading complex infrastructure projects in enterprise environments
Experience implementing automation frameworks andIaCpractices at scale
Required Knowledge/Skills
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure services including Virtual Networks Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Virtual Machines Storage Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor
Deepexpertisein infrastructure automation using Terraform ARM templates PowerShell and Azure DevOps
Experience with AWS cloud infrastructureis stronglypreferred
Strong understanding of ITIL v4 framework and IT service management practices
Familiarity with GenAI technologies including Azure OpenAI Service and AI-assisted operations tools
Proficiencyin scripting and programming languages (PowerShell Python Bash)
Knowledge of networking concepts including VPN ExpressRoute DNS load balancing andfirewallarchitectures
Understanding of security frameworks compliance requirements (SOX HIPAAGxP) and zero-trust principles
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor Application Insights Log Analytics Grafana)
Experience with SaaS based virtual desktop solutions and corresponding profile management solutions (Azure Virtual Desktop Windows 365FSLogix)
Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Relevant certifications preferred: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or equivalent
#LI-HYBRID
Pay Range:
$144000 - $216000Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Hybrid
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Jenkins
- Ruby
- Python
- Active Directory
- Cloud
- PowerShell
- Windows
- AWS
- Linux
- SAN
- Java
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Puppet
- hardware
About Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
