Senior Infrastructure Engineer

 

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a primary focus on Windows infrastructure, coupled with experience in Linux systems, containerization technologies, and a strong understanding of modern IT practices.  

 Software engineering experience is highly advantageous, enabling deeper collaboration with development teams and driving infrastructure-as-code and automation initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Infrastructure Design and Implementation: 

• Design, deploy, and manage robust and scalable infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments. 

• Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi. 

• Support hybrid and cloud-first environments, particularly in AWS and GCP. 

1. System Administration and Maintenance: 

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize Windows and Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance. 

• Oversee system patches, upgrades, and configurations in multi-OS environments. 

1. Containerization and Orchestration: 

• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrators like Kubernetes. 

• Support DevOps pipelines for building, testing, and deploying containerized workloads. 

1. Automation and Software Engineering: 

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or other languages. 

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize application performance and deployment pipelines. 

1. Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Support: 

• Proactively monitor systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog. 

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning Windows, Linux, and containerized systems. 

1. Collaboration and Leadership: 

• Act as a bridge between infrastructure, software engineering, and DevOps teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. 

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects involving infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and new technology adoption. 

 Essential Qualifications and Skills: 

• Windows and Linux Expertise: 

• Strong experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022+) and Active Directory management. 

• Hands-on experience with Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) in production environments. 

• Containerization and Cloud: 

• Proficiency with Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes. 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP and hybrid cloud solutions. 

• Programming and Automation: 

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Go. 

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) and infrastructure automation. 

• General IT Knowledge: 

• Networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewalls. 

• Familiarity with modern storage systems and backup solutions. 

• Soft Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams. 

• Leadership qualities to mentor team members and guide projects. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with microservices architectures and related patterns. 

• Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, RHCSA/RHCE, CKA/CKAD, Terraform Associate. 

• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks or similar service management methodologies.