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 EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.