Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Information Technology
Reports to: Director, Information Technology
Job Summary: The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for managing, modernizing, and optimizing Heritage Azure cloud and on-premises infrastructure which includes servers, network, storage, virtualization, identity management and security. This position plays a key role in continuing to transition on-premises assets to the cloud and advancing Heritage’s digital transformation.
Job Duties
- Manage, modernize and optimize Azure cloud and on-premises resources including servers, network, virtualization, and storage.
- Manage, implement and monitor secure and robust capabilities through VPN integration, identity management, governance, and security technologies.
- Design and deploy cloud-native solutions.
- Support operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Data Services.
- Manage and maintain backup and Disaster Recovery capabilities.
- Recommend tools and solutions based on knowledge of current capabilities and industry advancements.
- Assists with ISP, telecom, and offsite datacenter vendor management.
- Support asset lifecycle management through centralized reporting services.
- Monitor SLAs for availability and performance, taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure cloud and on-premises infrastructure related initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned to advance the objectives and goals of the IT Department.
Qualifications:
- Education: BS in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or IT related field preferred
- Experience: 4+ years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience required; proven experience deploying and administering Azure services and solutions including network, virtualization, storage, security, SQL and AD in a hybrid environment required; experience with VMware and SAN environments required; experience with networking equipment, firewalls and VPN preferred
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
- Certification: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred
Other Requirements:
- Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives
- Strong troubleshooting, technical, and analytical skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent customer service skills
- Detail oriented with a strong sense of follow-through
- Availability to work on-site as needed to meet IT objectives
- Ability to support on-call responsibilities as assigned including occasional after-hours work.
