Vice President, IT & Cloud Infrastructure Operation at CREA, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

217000.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Strategy, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Transformation, Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365 Services, Network Security, DevOps Practices, CI/CD Pipelines, Automation, Cost Optimization, Governance, Performance Management, Stakeholder Management, IT Budgeting, Hybrid Infrastructure, SQL Server

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Description CREA, LLC is a full-service low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. With nearly 25 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised $13.5 billion, resulting in the formation of over 97,500 homes within 958 communities across the country. Thanks to the contributions of over 135 employees, CREA continues to seek talented, passionate individuals who are excited about opportunities to grow with us. We are looking to add a talented Vice President, IT & Cloud Infrastructure Operation, to the Information Technology department in the Boston or Indianapolis CREA office. Physical Presence: In-Office | Tue – Thu; Flexible | Mon & Fri Open to: Boston, MA, or Indianapolis, IN Reports to: Chief Information Officer Position Summary: CREA is seeking an experienced IT Operations and Infrastructure Leader to provide strategic direction and leadership for our IT and infrastructure engineering teams. This role will partner closely with Software Engineering, Information Technology, and key business stakeholders to strengthen technology operations, modernize infrastructure, and support CREA’s continued growth and mission-driven work in affordable housing. This leader will play a pivotal role in CREA’s cloud transformation, with primary responsibility for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our Azure-based cloud environment. The role will establish and enforce best practices across cloud operations, security, and scalability, including Azure Landing Zone architecture, Microsoft 365 services, and network security frameworks. Primary Responsibilities: Partners with the CIO to define and execute the overall IT strategy for I&T projects. Collaborates with software developers to support database design, optimization, and performance. Implements and continuously improves DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation. Evaluates and adopts emerging Azure technologies and industry best practices. Leads, manages, and develops IT and hybrid infrastructure systems engineering teams. Oversees the organization’s Azure cloud operations to ensure performance, security, reliability, and scalability. Partners with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions aligned with business objectives. Establishes and enforces best practices for cloud security, cost optimization, governance, and performance management. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred 8–12 years of technology leadership experience supporting enterprise infrastructure within heterogeneous environments (Windows, Linux, SQL) Experience managing and leading IT and hybrid infrastructure systems Demonstrated experience with Active Directory, networking, and information security 7+ years of experience with Azure cloud platforms, DevOps, and infrastructure automation Proven ability to ensure robust network security and regulatory compliance within Azure environments Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing hybrid IT infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Experience supporting Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines Experience supporting Power BI environments and data integrations Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams Experience managing and forecasting IT budgets Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail Excellent analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities Ability to motivate and influence cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, in both a lead and support role Compensation The compensation offered will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is as follows: Boston, MA: $167,500 – $217,000 Work Authorization: Candidates must have current authorization to work in the U.S. This role does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

This role involves defining and executing the overall IT strategy in partnership with the CIO, leading IT and infrastructure engineering teams, and overseeing Azure cloud operations for performance, security, and scalability. The leader will also collaborate with software developers on database optimization and continuously improve DevOps practices.