IT Infrastructure Engineer

Description

Position at Aculocity, LLC

Do you want to be an Infrastructure Engineer with Aculocity?

The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for working closely with the cloud, security, network, and the applications team to plan, organize and support IT operations to ensure stability of corporate IT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, installing, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, Microsoft enterprise, cloud services, and data communications. The Infrastructure Engineer will also schedule and direct activities to resolve system problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Some domestic travel may also be required in this position for new deployments/upgrades, etc.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Establishes and maintains network performance to the highest standard.
• Plan, setup & install Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Meraki Switches and Access Points.
• Inter-VLAN Routing, BGP, IPSec etc.
• Know and understand Wireless Protocols and Security for best and most secure deployments.
• Troubleshoots network problems using a variety of tools.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configurations and setup and installing Network equipment in a precise, efficient and effective way.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing of all aspects of Network and System design and implementations.
• Systematic approach to troubleshooting network performance and outages and scheduling upgrades.
• Collaborates with Infrastructure, Enterprise, & Security architects on network and security optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Updating/maintaining of all Windows/Linux servers and network equipment.
• Manage, maintain and support Active Directory On-prem and Cloud.
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 and all aspects thereof.
• Virtualization in the Cloud
• Understanding of AWS and Azure offerings
• Group Policies, Windows Security, Linux Security, Windows Printer Management, Linux Printer Management (CUPS) and general Windows and Linux Administration.
• Setup, maintain & manage VMWare.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and Exchange Online in a hybrid deployment.
• Teams Administration
• Microsoft Intune
• SharePoint Administration
• Azure Active Directory and features therein
• Azure / AWS Cloud
• Microsoft 365
• VMWare
• Security
• Networking (Routing, Switching and Wireless)
• Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Active Directory
• Cisco & Cisco Meraki Switches and Access Points
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Enterprise MDM (Intune)
• Microsoft Teams Administration
• Sharepoint Administration
• Windows Automation
• Group Policies
• Server Hardware, UPS, Fiber, Storage
• Backups, e.g Druva
• Network Monitoring, e.g PRTG, Cacti, Solarwinds, Manage Engine

Formal Education & Certification

• Four-year university degree or college diploma in the field of computer science and/or 6-8 years equivalent work experience.
• Certifications in MS Operating Systems and Cisco networking preferred
• Certifications in Azure, AWS, Microsoft365, Security

Knowledge & Experience

• 6-8 years experience managing and delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence.
• Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments.
• Extensive experience with VMWare and converged infrastructures.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting software, network, and hardware.
• Knowledge of current protocols and standards.
• Application support experience with MS Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, Azure, AWS, and Office365 suite.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to make sound and logical judgments.
• Demonstrated personnel/project management skills.
• Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on.
• Able to conduct research into issues and products as required.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Where will you work? This position can be based in Highland Park, IL, Birmingham, AL, Hagerstown, IN and we may consider hybrid or full remote.

What do we offer in benefits? We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, retirement/401K plans, etc. The opportunity for growth within this evolving organization is excellent and is limited only by the performance of the successful candidate.

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