Infrastructure Team Lead

Daikin Applied Americas - Plymouth, MN

Hiring: Infrastructure Team Lead Company: Daikin Applied Americas Location: Plymouth, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:23:15 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, Azure AD, CI/CD, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, IaaS, Linux, PaaS, Project Management About the job Experience: •6-8 years in IT infrastructure support positions with high-level problem solving and technical project management experience •10-15 years of progressive experience with IT infrastructure •3-5 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role •8 years in IT infrastructure support positions with high-level problem solving and technical project management experience •1+ years of successful project management experience Required Skills: •Lead, mentor, and develop a team of infrastructure engineers focused on project-based delivery across hybrid cloud and edge environments •Provide technical leadership across Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS), identity platforms, compute, storage, and security integrations •Drive digital infrastructure transformation initiatives, including cloud migrations, data center modernization, platform standardization, and automation adoption •Design and implement hybrid architectures integrating on-premises systems, Azure services, and edge compute environments •Partner with the Network Team Lead to deliver integrated infrastructure and network solutions, including Cisco SD-WAN and hybrid connectivity models •Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices aligned to enterprise goals •Ensure all solutions are designed to meet high availability (99.999%), resiliency, disaster recovery, and performance requirements •Oversee end-to-end delivery of infrastructure components within cross-functional projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and adherence to timelines Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience •Applied hands-on capability in Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, identity (Azure AD/Entra ID), and security •Demonstrated success in leading project-based teams and successfully transitioning solutions to operations/support teams •Strong experience with both Windows and Linux operating environments •Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure delivery practices •Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position •Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Compensation: •$113,800 - $193,900 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!