IT Infrastructure Engineer

Reports to: IT Infrastructure Engineering Senior Manager

FLSA Status: Full time

 

The Company

Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of companies in the commercial HVAC industry.  Founded in 2019, we believe merit has everything to do with standards and that nothing is beyond or beneath us.  We base those standards around a set of values that we hold tightly to, ensuring we are building the right thing, at the right time, with the right people.  We know that business is earned – never given – and that’s why we’re serious about what we do.  Working together, we’ll co-create lasting growth by defining big visions and hammering down little details.  Our resources streamline business processes and provide access to a network of teams with extensive industry experience.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Infrastructure Engineer to oversee the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring its stability and efficiency while engineering effective solutions.  This role combines hands‑on execution with engaging external technology partners, as needed, to help implement and embed our IT standards within a portfolio company.  The IT Infrastructure Engineer is also responsible for supporting gap assessments by identifying where a portfolio company does not meet a given standard and helping to address and close those gaps.  Additional responsibilities include building projects such as implementing audio visual solutions for conference rooms and other workspaces, meeting building security requirements including access control and camera systems, addressing low‑voltage needs, and installing network equipment, printers, and other technology equipment as required.  They possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and can articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain IT systems and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain IT infrastructure roadmaps.
• Research and evaluate new infrastructure technologies and services, performing PoCs and pilots where appropriate.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Service Delivery, and Cyber Security teams to design infrastructure that meets performance, reliability, and security requirements.
• Deliver internal training or knowledge sharing sessions on infrastructure tools and processes.
• Provide infrastructure impact assessments for proposed changes and new applications.
• Provide technical input on RFPs and vendor selection related to infrastructure services and solutions.
• Maintain awareness of emerging infrastructure trends and recommend adoption where beneficial.
• Participate in governance forums or CABs as needed to represent infrastructure interests and risks.
• Act as a subject matter expert for infrastructure topics to IT leadership and business stakeholders, advising on feasibility and risk.
• Assess, plan, and execute the transition of network infrastructure to align with company standards. This includes hardware, software, and network configuration.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams, vendors, and new company representatives, to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to the onboarding and transition process.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all projects, including project plans, network diagrams, system documentation, architecture diagrams, transition procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform Layer 2 and Layer 3 network troubleshooting and optimization to ensure seamless communication across devices and applications.
• Coordinate with ISPs to address connectivity issues and oversee circuit upgrades or installations.
• Train end users in the use of equipment and software.
• Perform system administration for various enterprise tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an IT services support role.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Strong PowerShell experience preferred.
• Strong Office 365 administration experience preferred.
• Strong Azure and Windows Server experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP - LAN, WAN, wLAN and vLAN technologies.
• Strong knowledge of MS Active Directory infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IP Telephony and cell phone technology.
• iOS experience preferred.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

 

Additional Information

This position requires travel to Meriton locations and customer sites across the U.S.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.