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Dayforce

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5001 - 10000 employees

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $1G Post-IPO Debt - Dayforce on 2024-03

HR Tech • SaaS • Enterprise

Dayforce is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform from Ceridian that provides payroll, HR, benefits administration, talent management, workforce management (time & attendance, scheduling), and workforce analytics. Offered as a SaaS solution to mid-market and enterprise employers, Dayforce consolidates employee lifecycle functions and payroll in a single application to streamline workforce processes and compliance.

📋 Description

• Design and implement Azure-based solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments. • Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code tools. • Configure, manage, and optimize core Azure services (compute, storage, network, IAM). • Develop and support Landing Zones aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework and Zero Trust principles. • Apply Azure-native security controls (Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, RBAC, CA Policies). • Support implementation of DR/BCP strategies to align with regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with InfoSec to operationalize secure configurations and identity governance, specifically to align with NIST, CIS, and industry related security and regulatory requirements. • Monitor and optimize performance, availability, and cost across Azure environments. • Automate provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of cloud resources. • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues across hybrid and cloud-native platforms. • Work closely with developers, administrators, security engineers, and data teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery and adherence to evolving cloud standards and patterns. • Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders to align solutions with business needs.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience required • Minimum 10 years progressive IT experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operations. • Minimum 7 years of experience in cloud infrastructure or systems engineering roles. • Minimum 5 years of Windows and Microsoft SQL Server support. • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure engineering and design. • Experience designing highly available, highly resilient cloud infrastructure. • Experience planning on-premises-to-cloud assessments (Azure Migrate tool), estimating costs (Azure pricing calculator), planning, and migration. • Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Managed SQL. • Solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services and components. • Working knowledge of PowerShell, Infrastructure-as-Code tools, and cloud automation. • Strong understanding of IP management and subnetting in Azure. • Familiarity with Azure Landing Zones and Zero Trust architecture. • Experience in the mortgage or financial services industry preferred. • Strong proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices preferred. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) preferred. • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks, and other data solutions preferred. • Experience with advanced network design and engineering concepts preferred. • Deep understanding of Windows and SQL licensing, SA, and ARC in hybrid environments preferred. • AZ-305 (Solutions Architect Expert) and AZ-700 (Networking) certifications are a plus. • Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and business teams.