Infrastructure and Security Architect

Why Work for Park Lawn Corporation?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective
This position will play a pivotal role in modernizing our IT infrastructure and ensuring the security of our systems. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, security protocols, and the unique needs of a cloud-based application.

Essential Functions

• Leads the assessment and planning of our migration strategy to Azure cloud.
• Designs and implements scalable and cost-effective cloud architectures.
• Oversees the execution of the migration plan, including data transfer, application reconfiguration, and validation.
• Collaborates with internal teams and partners to ensure a smooth transition and provides training on cloud operations.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive security strategy tailored to our cloud infrastructure and business requirements.
• Conducts risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities within our systems and processes.
• Designs and enforces security policies, including data protection, access control, and incident response.
• Stays updated on the latest security threats and industry best practices to enhance our security posture continuously.
• Ensures that our infrastructure and applications meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Collaborates with development teams to align technology solutions with business goals and user needs.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and compliance, to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Provides expert guidance and mentorship to internal teams on cloud and security best practices.
• Prepares and presents reports to senior management on the status of cloud migration, security initiatives, and application readiness.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Competencies

• Detail Orientation.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus, but not required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and security, with a strong focus on cloud migration and security programs. Experience in supporting cloud applications is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading an infrastructure and security team.
• Experience with DevOps and SDL.

• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record required.

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks, protocols, and technologies (e.g., encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems).
• Proven experience with performance optimization, scalability, and high-availability solutions.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and regulations relevant to PCI-DSS or GDPR.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and implement complex solution