Tier2Tek Staffing is hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for our client, a leader in the energy industry. This is a critical role for an experienced IT professional who will be responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work on maintaining high availability, scalability, and security of on-premise and cloud-based systems while driving infrastructure improvements to support business operations.
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead the design and deployment of network, server, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring system resilience and performance. You will collaborate with IT teams, security specialists, and business stakeholders to implement best practices, automate workflows, and enhance system efficiencies. If you have a deep understanding of infrastructure engineering and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Implement automation tools for infrastructure deployment and management to improve efficiency.
- Oversee system performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and capacity management.
- Work closely with cybersecurity teams to enforce security policies and protect IT assets.
- Manage virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based alternatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Assist in cloud migration strategies and hybrid infrastructure integration.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, best practices, and operational procedures.
- Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance IT infrastructure.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
- Experience: 6+ years in infrastructure engineering, system administration, or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
- Expertise in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and networking.
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell scripting.
- Knowledge of security best practices, firewalls, and access management solutions.
- Hands-on experience with storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Cisco CCNP are a plus.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and certification reimbursement
- Hybrid work options available
- Employee wellness programs
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