Job Title: Lead Engineer - InfrastructureIn office Location: Orange, CTReports to: Manager of InfrastructureThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $125,766.00 to $157,208 Job Summary:The Lead Engineer – IT Infrastructure is a highly skilled and experienced Platform Engineer with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and modern platform engineering practices. The incumbent plays a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift, and a passion for automation and operational excellence.The Lead Engineer – Infrastructure reports into the Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Architects, implements, and manages containerized workloads using Kubernetes and OpenShift across hybrid cloud environments.</li><li>Leads cloud infrastructure initiatives in AWS and Azure, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost optimization.</li><li>Develops and maintains infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.</li><li>Implements and manages monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to ensure platform health and performance.</li><li>Collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure infrastructure solutions align with business goals and compliance requirements.</li><li>Defines and enforces operational standards, availability metrics, and performance baselines for infrastructure platforms.</li><li>Conducts root cause analysis and risk mitigation for infrastructure-related incidents and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to strategic infrastructure planning. </li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. </li><li>Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).</li><li>Strong understanding of Linux and Windows Server environments.</li><li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.</li><li>Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).</li><li>Expertise in ServiceNow, including API integration for automation and workflow enhancements.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead complex infrastructure projects and manage vendor relationships. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Prior experience working in a law firms, corporate legal department, insurance company or other setting related to the investigation and assessment of property and casualty claims field. </li></ul>Competencies: <ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li><li>Focused on Results</li><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or External)</li><li>Communication</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Disclaimer:Avangrid is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Avangrid is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for <a href="https://iberdrolaus-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kari_trost_avangrid_com/Documents/PayFactors/Additional%20Employment%20Information">Additional Disclaimer Information</a>Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Company:AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.Mobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:September-30-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Lead Engineer - Infrastructure

Job Title: Lead Engineer - InfrastructureIn office Location: Orange, CTReports to: Manager of InfrastructureThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $125,766.00 to $157,208 Job Summary:The Lead Engineer – IT Infrastructure is a highly skilled and experienced Platform Engineer with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and modern platform engineering practices. The incumbent plays a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift, and a passion for automation and operational excellence.The Lead Engineer – Infrastructure reports into the Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Architects, implements, and manages containerized workloads using&nbsp;Kubernetes&nbsp;and&nbsp;OpenShift&nbsp;across hybrid cloud environments.</li><li>Leads cloud infrastructure initiatives in&nbsp;AWS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Azure, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost optimization.</li><li>Develops and maintains infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as&nbsp;Terraform,&nbsp;GitHub Actions, and&nbsp;Jenkins.</li><li>Implements and manages monitoring and observability solutions using&nbsp;Prometheus,&nbsp;Grafana, and&nbsp;ELK Stack&nbsp;to ensure platform health and performance.</li><li>Collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure infrastructure solutions align with business goals and compliance requirements.</li><li>Defines and enforces operational standards, availability metrics, and performance baselines for infrastructure platforms.</li><li>Conducts root cause analysis and risk mitigation for infrastructure-related incidents and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to strategic infrastructure planning.&nbsp;</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven experience with&nbsp;cloud platforms&nbsp;(AWS, Azure) and&nbsp;container orchestration&nbsp;(Kubernetes, OpenShift).</li><li>Strong understanding of&nbsp;Linux&nbsp;and&nbsp;Windows Server&nbsp;environments.</li><li>Experience with&nbsp;Infrastructure as Code&nbsp;tools such as&nbsp;Terraform.</li><li>Familiarity with&nbsp;CI/CD pipelines&nbsp;and DevOps practices.</li><li>Experience with&nbsp;monitoring and logging tools&nbsp;(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).</li><li>Expertise in&nbsp;ServiceNow, including API integration for automation and workflow enhancements.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead complex infrastructure projects and manage vendor relationships.&nbsp;</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Prior experience working in a law firms, corporate legal department, insurance company or other setting related to the investigation and assessment of property and casualty claims field.&nbsp;</li></ul>Competencies: <ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li><li>Focused on Results</li><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or External)</li><li>Communication</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Disclaimer:Avangrid is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Avangrid is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for <a href="https://iberdrolaus-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kari_trost_avangrid_com/Documents/PayFactors/Additional%20Employment%20Information">Additional Disclaimer Information</a>Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Company:AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.Mobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:September-30-2025

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