Senior Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of Alterman's core technology infrastructure, with a primary emphasis on the enterprise network. This role provides advanced administration of network, server, virtualization, cloud, and storage environments.

Responsibilities

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is expected to assess the current environment, identify gaps and risk, and deliver a ranked remediation plan with clear recommendations to leadership. This role serves as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues, mentors junior engineers, and leads strategic infrastructure initiatives.

• Designs, implements, and manages enterprise network and server infrastructure, including switching, routing, firewalls, physical servers, virtual environments, and cloud platforms.
• Leads advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated infrastructure incidents.
• Develops and maintains automated deployment processes for server provisioning, configuration management, and patch management.
• Implements advanced security controls, compliance standards, and vulnerability remediation for infrastructure environments.
• Optimizes performance, scalability, and resilience of infrastructure systems.
• Monitors system health with proactive alerts, dashboards, and reporting.
• Maintains and enforces configuration standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure administration, systems engineering, or related technology roles required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Microsoft Associate-level or Expert-level certifications preferred.
• Nutanix AHV, VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP, or an equivalent network certification, preferred.

Skills

• Expert communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and represent the team in cross-functional discussions.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and address root causes.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach technical staff.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• PowerShell scripting proficiency required.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing and switching protocols, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, server virtualization platforms, and Microsoft Azure cloud services and hybrid configurations.
• Strong knowledge of storage area networks, network-attached storage, and backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Exchange Online administration.

Work Environment

Office environment and field locations, including regional offices, construction job sites, server rooms, MDFs, IDFs, job trailers, and temporary office spaces. Occasional work in confined spaces. Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions such as heat, cold, or dust may occur.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. Manual dexterity associated with computer data entry required.