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We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders.

We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being.

We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise Linux environments. This role supports cloud migration initiatives, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization across hybrid environments while maintaining operational stability for critical business systems.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, test, and implement infrastructure solutions across Azure IaaS/PaaS, Enterprise Linux, Microsoft 365, and other on-premises platforms to meet availability, security, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with IT management and IT security to develop and maintain architecture standards, technical documentation, operational runbooks, and strategic plans for Azure, Microsoft 365, and Linux platforms.
• Provide Level 2/3 operational support for infrastructure services, including Azure, Linux and Windows server platforms, backup and recovery, storage, virtualization, and endpoint systems.
• Administer and troubleshoot hybrid infrastructure services, including Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure networking, Microsoft 365 services, Linux and Windows servers, security controls, automation, and system integrations.
• Provide on-site technical oversight to ensure infrastructure standards, operational stability, and timely resolution of escalations, while mentoring junior engineers through day-to-day guidance and knowledge transfer.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent professional experience or certifications
• 5 to 10 years of infrastructure or cloud engineering experience in an enterprise environment
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS)
• Enterprise Linux administration experience in cloud and/or hybrid environments
• Proficiency with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Python, Azure CLI, Power Automate)
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)
• Experience supporting production systems subject to security, audit, or compliance requirements
• Relevant Azure certifications (Associate or Expert) preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

The starting salary range is $144,000 to $176,000.

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment. We are unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role.