Azure Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

Administer, design, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot core systems including but not limited to: Cloud, Virtualization, Server, Storage, Network, Endpoints and Directory Services. This person is also responsible for maintaining compliancy within IPG's security standards and Cloud providers standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS network infrastructure
• Deploy and support various cloud and on-premise server-based operating systems
• Manage and monitor physical network hardware to ensure maximum uptime
• Manage and monitor the physical equipment for the on-premise virtual compute environment
• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives
• Manage the migration and modernization of workloads from on-premise data centers to Azure
• Manage and monitor Endpoint management systems including Intune and SCCM
• Maintain up to date standards and process documents for relevant areas
• Assist with the build and support of cost models and risk models for new solutions to determine if the best home for them is in the cloud or on premises
• Aid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables and opportunities for where cloud can play a role in the recovery efforts
• Provide troubleshooting/support to applications group for network and server performance
• Provide on-call technical support
• Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair cloud infrastructure issues
• Actively work to maintain and develop expertise on relevant cloud technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the cloud infrastructure industry
• Primary resource for securing network & server infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership in the design of highly complex cloud systems
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Azure architecture and migration skills and experience
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience and 6+ years experience in Cloud administration
• Knowledge of additional cloud technologies such as Endpoint, API Management, and Identity Management
• Strong understanding across cloud and on-premise infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end-to-end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designs
• Strong working knowledge of Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2025
• Experience with the Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell and the Azure Portal
• Experience with IT automation tools like Ansible
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis
• Works independently as well as within a team with close attention to details, little supervision is needed
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure/manuals
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Train technical support staff in new technologies and common systems-related problems
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions (e.g., Nessus) and resolving vulnerabilities