Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to administer, develop, and support compute, storage, and private cloud infrastructure platforms and services while driving strategy for enterprise data management and recovery. This role acts as a primary administrator for the backup data management platform and oversees complex backup infrastructure, including Quantum tape libraries and cloud storage targets. By collaborating across Enterprise Infrastructure teams, you will help implement scalable, secure solutions and technology roadmaps that support the university's mission of pathbreaking research and teaching. As part of the Technology Solutions & Services (TS&S) Infrastructure team, the Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the administration, development, and support of compute, storage, and private cloud infrastructure platforms and services. This role serves as a thought leader in driving strategy for scalable and secure infrastructure, with a specific focus on enterprise data management and recovery. The position will engage and collaborate with TS&S and Enterprise Infrastructure (EI) peers to develop and implement scalable, secure infrastructure and computing solutions, architecture plans, technology roadmaps, and project plans. The Infrastructure Engineer operates as a thought leader, using expertise to drive strategy, and may manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Administer, develop, and support compute, storage, and private cloud infrastructure platforms and services.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Commvault data management platform, ensuring the health and performance of the CommServe server and associated MediaAgents.
• Oversee enterprise backup infrastructure, including the configuration and maintenance of Quantum tape libraries, cloud storage targets, and SAN devices.
• Deploy and manage CommCell Virtual Server Agents (VSA) to facilitate seamless backup and recovery operations across VMware and public cloud platforms.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend enhancements to improve infrastructure efficiency and resource utilization.
• Maintain detailed systems infrastructure documentation for support personnel, developers, and users.
• Collaborate across Enterprise Infrastructure teams to implement scalable, secure solutions and technology roadmaps supporting the university's mission.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and act as a thought leader driving strategy for scalable and secure infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent related experience).
• Minimum 3+ years of related experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or Systems Administrator role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or Systems Administrator role (preferred).
• Proven expertise in Commvault architecture and VMware vSphere protection.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or a related field (preferred).

Skills

• Proven ability to manage and troubleshoot physical backup hardware, including tape libraries and Fibre Channel fabrics.
• Ability to identify solutions within complex, disparate environments across Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale deployment projects and implement security policies such as micro‑segmentation and zero‑trust practices.
• Experience with Commvault architecture, specifically managing CommServe job orchestration and MediaAgent data movement.
• Experience implementing and managing Commvault Virtual Server Agents (VSA) or similar technologies to protect complex VMware vSphere environments.
• Experience leveraging cloud storage (e.g., AWS Glacier, Azure Blob Storage) for long‑term data retention and disaster recovery.
• Solution‑oriented professional capable of navigating complex