Design, manage, and improve server, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure. Provide Tier 3 IT support and collaborate on technology initiatives.
Description
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineer to manage, design, and improve server, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional with a strong builder mindset - someone who has designed and implemented systems, not only supported them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor company’s server and storage infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
- Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of systems and infrastructure.
- Provide Tier 3 IT support to business units across the organization.
- Design and deliver solutions for complex IT infrastructure challenges.
- Collaborate with other departments to support company goals and technology initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, automate repetitive tasks, and evaluate new technologies that enhance the end-user experience.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of hands-on infrastructure experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 6.x / 7.x, including installation, configuration, and system design.
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure stack, including:
- Active Directory
- DNS
- DHCP
- AD Connect
- Windows Server
- Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, routing, and security fundamentals.
- Proven experience designing and building infrastructure environments, not only supporting existing systems.
- Security-conscious approach to system design, patching, access control, and infrastructure operations.
Cloud & Identity Management:
- Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including:
- Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure AD
- Identity and access management
- SSO
- Role-based access control
- Experience with Microsoft 365 services, including:
- Exchange Online
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager / Intune.
- Experience with AWS services, especially:
- EC2
- S3
- Route 53
- FSx
- Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and basic cloud security controls.
Virtualization & Infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with VMware-based infrastructure.
- Familiarity with physical servers and data center maintenance lifecycle.
- Experience with infrastructure design, implementation, upgrades, and ongoing optimization.
Operating Systems
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Windows Server
- Windows Client OS
- Linux distributions
- macOS
- Experience managing macOS endpoints with Jamf Pro or similar enterprise tools.
Storage & Backup
- Hands-on experience with NAS / SAN systems.
- Experience with storage platforms such as:
- NetApp
- QNAP
- BlueXP
- Familiarity with backup systems, preferably Commvault / Metallic - advantage.
Scripting & Automation
- Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python for system administration, automation, and process improvement.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with NetApp or other enterprise storage platforms.
- Experience with Commvault / Metallic.
- Broader experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure and automation.
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