We are seeking an experienced Engineer II to lead and enhance our cloud-first infrastructure, with advanced expertise in AWS and Azure administration, Windows Server engineering, and identity management. This role involves designing scalable solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and driving automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Route53, Azure VMs, and networking.
- Lead administration and engineering of Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
- Monitor system performance and availability using tools such as Amazon CloudWatch and Dynatrace.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using tools such as PowerShell and Terraform.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, ensuring SLA compliance and root cause analysis.
- Support application deployment and integration across infrastructure platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
- Manage identity and access using Okta, Azure AD, and SSO integrations.
- Document infrastructure designs, procedures, and provide training to team members.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to infrastructure strategy.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in systems administration, cloud engineering, or infrastructure operations.
- Advanced hands-on experience with AWS (required) and Azure (preferred) services.
- Strong expertise in Windows Server administration and automation scripting.
- Experience with identity platforms such as Okta and Azure AD.
- Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools like CloudWatch and Dynatrace.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, HTTP/S, SMTP, LDAP).
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
- Okta Certified Professional or equivalent.
