Infrastructure Engineer

*Description* Position Description Summary The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure platforms with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise Linux environments. This role supports cloud migration initiatives, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization across hybrid environments, while maintaining operational stability for critical business systems.Primary Job Responsibilities % Time Design, engineer, test, and implement infrastructure solutions across Azure IaaS/PaaS, Enterprise Linux, Microsoft 365, and other on premise platforms to meet availability, security, and performance requirements. 35% Collaborate with IT management and IT security to Develop and maintain architecture standards, technical documentation and operational runbooks, and strategic plans for Azure, M365, and Linux platforms. 30% Provide Level 2/3 operational support for infrastructure services, including Azure, Linux and Windows server platforms, backup and recovery, storage, virtualization, and endpoint systems. 15% Administer and troubleshoot hybrid infrastructure services, including Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure networking, Office 365 services, Linux and Windows servers, security controls, automation, and system integrations. 10% Provide on-site technical oversight, ensuring infrastructure standards, operational stability, and timely resolution of escalations, while mentoring junior engineers through day-to-day guidance and knowledge transfer 10% Total 100%Ideal QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent professional experience and certifications Five to ten years of infrastructure or cloud engineering experience in an enterprise environment Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS) Enterprise Linux administration experience in cloud and/or hybrid environments Proficiency with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Python, Azure CLI, Power Automate,) Solid understanding of cloud networking, security and identity concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls) Experience supporting production systems subject to security, audit, or compliance requirements Relevant Azure certifications (Associate or Expert) preferred Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills *Skills* Windows, Vmware, Infrastructure, System administrator, Systems engineering, Linux, Active directory, Windows server, Azure, Cloud, Powershell, Automation, Virtualization, Office 365, Windows administration, Storage, Troubleshooting, Ansible *Top Skills Details* Windows,Vmware,Infrastructure,System administrator,Systems engineering,Linux,Active directory,Windows server,Azure,Cloud,Powershell,Automation,Virtualization,Office 365,Windows administration,Storage,Troubleshooting *Additional Skills & Qualifications* We are seeking a senior-level, hands-on engineer. It's a generalist but the big ticket item is enterprise Linux experience. Someone who builds things, not just maintains them. The Must-Haves Real Enterprise Linux Experience: Someone who has actually designed and supported Linux in a corporate setting. Candidates have to know how to make Linux sync with Active Directory. Azure Skills: The team has a gap here. They need someone who can build out their Azure environment from the ground up - IaaS and PaaS, networking. Bonus if someone has experience with Azure VDI since they want to ditch their on-prem Citrix. Automation: The team is lean, so they automate everything they can. They're rolling out Ansible right now, so experience there is a big plus. The Fun Stuff (The Projects) This is not a boring job. The new person will get to: Finish the Ansible Rollout: Get Ansible Tower fully stood up and start creating playbooks for everything. Build the Azure Environment: This is a 2025 project to create their Azure presence from scratch. Move a Data Center: Get involved in planning and executing a data center move next year. Figure out the VMware Situation: Help research and choose a new hypervisor now that Broadcom is changing things up. Logistics: In the Office: 3 days a week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are fixed, the third day is flexible. *Experience Level* Expert Level *Job Type & Location*This is a Permanent position based out of Hartford, CT. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $144000.00 - $170000.00/yr. provided upon request, benefits are provided by the end client directly. *Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Hartford,CT. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.