IT Infrastructure Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise in core Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, SharePoint, Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and Security, with a focus on ensuring the seamless operation, security, and performance of IT infrastructure.

Extensive 8-10 years experience working with Active Directory, including user, group, and security management.

MUST Have Skills

• Active Directory
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office 365
• Azure & Security
  

Key Responsibilities

• Active Directory Management:
• Manage, support, and troubleshoot Active Directory environments including domain controllers, user authentication, group policies, and AD migrations.
• SharePoint Administration:
• Configure, maintain, and support SharePoint environments, ensuring high availability and security.
• Microsoft Office 365:
• Administer and manage Office 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, etc.), ensuring optimal performance and user support.
• Azure Administration & Security:
• Oversee the implementation and management of Azure services, ensuring compliance with security standards. Provide expertise in Azure AD, networking, and security best practices.
• Infrastructure Support:
• Support and optimize on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including server environments, virtual machines, and storage systems.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and ensure quick recovery in case of a system failure or disaster.
• Regularly test recovery procedures to verify the integrity of backup systems and the ability to recover systems in a timely manner.
• Ensure that critical infrastructure components have appropriate redundancy to avoid single points of failure.

Desired candidate profile

• Infrastructure Design and Planning:

  • Design and plan the IT infrastructure architecture, ensuring it meets the current and future business needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Select appropriate hardware, software, and network configurations based on business requirements.

• Server Management:

  • Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Monitor server performance, ensure uptime, and optimize configurations to meet performance and availability requirements.
  • Manage server backups, ensuring data is securely backed up and easily recoverable in case of failure.

• Storage Solutions:

  • Implement and maintain storage solutions such as SAN (Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), or cloud-based storage solutions.
  • Ensure data is efficiently stored, backed up, and recoverable when needed.
  • Optimize storage capacity and manage disk space utilization to prevent bottlenecks or performance issues.

• Networking and Connectivity:

  • Design, configure, and maintain local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), VPNs, and Wi-Fi networks.
  • Manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers to ensure secure and reliable network connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot network issues related to connectivity, performance, or security and take corrective actions.

• Cloud Infrastructure Management:

  • Design and implement cloud-based solutions, working with platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud to support scalable, flexible infrastructure.
  • Migrate on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and optimizing cloud resources for cost and performance.
  • Monitor cloud usage, ensuring efficient use of cloud resources and cost management.

• Virtualization:

  • Implement and manage virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) to create virtual servers and environments that increase resource utilization.
  • Ensure that virtualized systems are optimized for performance and high availability.
  • Manage virtual networks, virtual storage, and ensure effective resource allocation.

• Security Management:

  • Implement security policies and procedures to protect infrastructure from cyber threats and ensure the integrity of organizational data.
  • Manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), virtual private networks (VPNs), and endpoint protection to safeguard against unauthorized access.
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses.