Infrastructure Support Specialist

Overview IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW = IT Infrastructure Support Engineer in Peoria, ILLINOIS - ONSITE (NEED LOCAL CANDIDATE). Rate: $37/hr on W2. Job Title: IT Infrastructure Support Engineer Location: Peoria, ILLINOIS - ONSITE (NEED LOCAL CANDIDATE) Duration: 6 Months C2H Note: Need DL/Visa and LinkedIn Responsibilities Configure and manage end-to-end infrastructure components (compute, storage, networking, databases, and identity) using Microsoft Azure or AWS. Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot .NET web applications hosted on Internet Information Services (IIS) and integrate them with backend services and APIs. Automate environment provisioning and application deployments using CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps (YAML or classic pipelines). Perform daily deployments across multiple environments (Non Prod and Prod). Install, configure, and rebuild servers (Windows/Linux) and associated hardware, services, and storage in alignment with project and operational standards. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates and installation/configuration scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, or ARM templates. Research and implement automation and orchestration solutions to improve system reliability, scalability, and repeatability. Conduct daily system monitoring, ensuring availability, performance, and integrity of infrastructure components; review logs and monitor key application metrics. Implement centralized logging, metrics, and alerting through Azure Monitor, App Insights, or ELK Stack to improve observability and incident response. Perform security monitoring, vulnerability patching, and remediation aligned with CIS and NIST best practices. Manage backup and disaster recovery operations, validating RTO/RPO compliance across critical workloads. Manage user identity, access control, distribution lists, and security groups using Active Directory / Azure AD. Apply OS/application updates, security patches, and configuration changes using automated patch management tools and pipelines. Continuously optimize system performance, perform capacity planning, and fine-tune infrastructure for reliability and cost efficiency. Administer daily operations involving user management, system configuration, application deployments, and DevOps pipeline maintenance. Background / Experience Proven experience in infrastructure administration, DevOps, and cloud environment management (Azure/AWS). Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, version control (Git), and deployment automation using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools. Experience implementing general Infrastructure configurations on cloud platforms. Skilled in incident, problem, and change management following ITIL practices. Working knowledge of cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless) and related services in AWS or Azure. Ability to apply process improvement principles, streamline deployment pipelines, and enhance operational resilience. Excellent problem solver, self-driven, and proactive in owning deliverables from design to deployment. Passionate about automation, reliability, and delivering high-quality, secure infrastructure solutions. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems / Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. This posting contains details from the job listing and related recruiter notes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sibitalent Corp