IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

About the role

This organization seeks an IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer for a hybrid role responsible for implementing and managing core technology infrastructure while ensuring protection against cyber threats. This position balances IT infrastructure operations and cybersecurity responsibilities, serving as a primary technical resource for server, virtualization, cloud, networking, and backup infrastructure. The role also involves managing the organization’s security posture in partnership with managed service providers.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization platforms, including provisioning, patching, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Administer Active Directory environments, including user and group management, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS resources, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and Entra ID (Azure AD) identity services.
• Administer Microsoft 365 tenant operations, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Intune, and Entra ID conditional access policies.
• Manage enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam), including DR testing and documentation.
• Implement and enforce security policies, including patch management, endpoint protection, and email security.
• Monitor, analyze, and remediate security alerts from MDR/SIEM platforms, escalating to managed SOC partners as needed.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts across the infrastructure.
• Cook with managed network/firewall and MDR/SOC providers as the internal technical liaison.

Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant work experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity, with experience across both domains. Experience supporting multi-site environments is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong experience administering Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (SUSE or RHEL preferred). Experience managing Active Directory, VMware vSphere/ESXi, and Microsoft 365/Azure environments. Knowledge of enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Zerto). Familiarity with security tools such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners. Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration. Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing/switching).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in small-to-mid-size IT teams.
• Experience coordinating with managed service providers (MSPs) or managed security service providers (MSSPs).
• Familiarity with ITSM platforms (e.g., Freshservice, JIRA, ServiceNow).
• Exposure to SAP environments or enterprise ERP systems from an infrastructure support perspective.
• Experience in agricultural, cooperative, or manufacturing industry environments.
• Valued certifications include CompTIA Security+, VCP, VMCE, CISSP, SSCP, or CISM.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.