Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Technical Lead

Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC
Newton, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 128K

Job location

Newton, United States of America

Tech stack

Azure
Backup Devices
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
Disaster Recovery
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Python
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Powershell
Ansible
Virtualization Technology
Backup and Restore
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
System Availability
HybridCloud
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Performance Monitor
Patch Management
Data Management
Hardware Infrastructure
Terraform
Software Version Control
VMware

Job description

The Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Technical Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational excellence of enterprise infrastructure systems with a strong emphasis on Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity, and Azure Cloud platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on delivering resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure across hybrid environments, including both Azure cloud and on-premise datacenters., Technical Leadership

  • Lead architecture, design, and deployment of Azure-based and on-premise infrastructure solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments.
  • Serve as a senior technical authority for infrastructure resiliency, availability, and recovery strategies.
  • Define and enforce RTO/RPO objectives across critical systems and applications.
  • Drive adoption of Azure-native resiliency services (e.g., Azure Site Recovery, Backup, Availability Zones).

Disaster Recovery & Resiliency

  • Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions across cloud and on-premise platforms.
  • Ensure alignment of DR strategies across Azure workloads and on-premise infrastructure (VMware, physical servers, storage systems).
  • Lead DR testing, failover/failback exercises, and simulation scenarios.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Identify infrastructure risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuit

Operations & Hybrid Infrastructure

  • Oversee and optimize day-to-day infrastructure operations across both cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Maintain high availability of compute platforms (VMs, containers, physical servers) and storage systems (SAN/NAS, Azure Storage).
  • Drive standardization and modernization of on-premise environments into hybrid cloud models.
  • Ensure proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident response for all critical platforms.

Automation & Engineering

  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation using tools such as Ansible and Terraform (optional).
  • Develop automated solutions for infrastructure provisioning, patch management, and DR failover orchestration.
  • Promote engineering best practices, including configuration management and version control.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud operations, or platform engineering
  • Experience across both Azure cloud and on-premise infrastructure environments.
  • Experience with high availability architectures, backup and recovery strategies, and hybrid infrastructure design., * Proven experience designing and implementing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with automation/scripting (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
  • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator).
  • Experience with hybrid cloud platforms and migrations.
  • Experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies.
  • Experience with enterprise storage and backup solutions.
  • Experience with Azure governance and cost optimization.
  • Familiarity with ITIL or modern service management practices.
  • Strong hands-on technical expertise across hybrid environments.
  • Strategic thinking with practical, execution-focused delivery.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-availability, business-critical environments.
  • Strong communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.

Benefits & conditions

Theannual salaryfor this position is between$111,000 - $128,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business ororganizational factors., Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools

  • Tuition assistance and education coaching

  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

  • Learn more athttps://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

About the company

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-qualitychild care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment-with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being.Whether you're caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons,you're the difference., At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position. Bepart of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons,you're the difference., At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title -you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others., Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

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