IT Systems Engineer (Hybrid - Cloud & On-Prem)

Essential Function

We are seeking a dynamic Cloud & Systems Engineer to drive our organization’s transition from a predominantly on-prem environment into a modern, cloud-first Azure architecture. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid infrastructure, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and wants to take a lead role in planning and executing our Azure migration. You will influence architecture decisions, modernize legacy systems, automate infrastructure, and ensure reliability across both cloud and on-prem environments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization
• Design, build, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure to support business and operational requirements.
• Lead and execute migration of on-prem workloads into Azure, including re-architecture when necessary to meet operational, security, or cost requirements.
• Define and maintain practical hybrid architecture patterns connecting legacy on-prem systems with Azure services.
• Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell to support repeatable and supportable infrastructure.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation, documentation, and repeatable build processes.
• Monitoring & Performance Optimization
• Build and maintain robust monitoring and observability using LogicMonitor, Azure Monitor, and similar tools.
• Analyze system performance, proactively identify issues, and optimize for availability and efficiency.
• Maintain visibility across both cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Security, Governance & Compliance
• Partner with security teams to apply cloud governance, identity controls, and security best practices.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure in alignment with compliance requirements across hybrid environments, including audit and data residency controls.
• Apply and maintain secure configuration baselines for infrastructure and deployments.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting
• Partner for response to infrastructure incidents in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive long-term remediation actions.
• Troubleshoot issues spanning virtualization, networking, storage, Windows servers, and Azure services.
• Technical Ownership & Collaboration
• Own day-to-day technical decisions for Azure and hybrid infrastructure within agreed standards and priorities.
• Document, apply, and share best practices to improve reliability, security, and maintainability of cloud and hybrid infrastructure.

Culture

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.
• Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Aid in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas to the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience (Flexible Pathways)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 5+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with a focus on Azure; or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience includes 5+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience, including Azure engineering, DevOps practices, and Microsoft-based on-prem server environments.
• Automation & Scripting Skills
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and infrastructure management.
• Cloud & DevOps Exposure
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, and modern DevOps tooling.
• (Experience with Docker or Kubernetes is a plus, but not required.)
• Networking Knowledge
• Solid understanding of hybrid networking, core protocols, routing, firewalls, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Systems Management
• Hands-on experience with Intune/SCCM/MECM or similar configuration management tools is advantageous.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration
• Strong analytical skills, the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Communication & Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical decisions.