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 solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and project management abilities, with a track record of successful project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments at once, multi-task across projects, and effectively prioritize each.
• Highly focused on process development and adherence.
• Ability to see potential issues and risks before they snowball and implement an appropriate mitigation plan.
• Detailed knowledge of O365 capabilities and configuration.
• In-depth knowledge of server and PC hardware.
• Experience supporting multiple locations.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) required.
• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or Company owned vehicle.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds. 
• Employee may be required to drive a vehicle while on Company business, maintain a good driving record and be insurable under Company vehicle insurance. 
• This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling. 
• This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/ or blood borne pathogens.  Exposure risk is considered:  _____ Low 

Travel

• This position may require up to 40 percent out of area and overnight travel.
• Travel is based in the US and Canada and may require multiple night stays and weekends.

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice