Infrastructure Engineer

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages more than $178 billion in assets, including those of the fully‑funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Overview We are seeking a skilled and versatile Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This role spans both on‑premises infrastructure and cloud platforms, giving you the opportunity to work across servers, storage, virtualization, and enterprise networking technologies. You will support and enhance critical systems including backup and disaster recovery platforms, Azure and AWS‑based cloud services, and core network services such as WiFi and switching. If you are passionate about building reliable, secure infrastructure and enjoy working with a broad technology stack, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance cloud‑based infrastructure across Azure and AWS, including building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/OpenTofu and GitLab pipelines. Participate in the on‑call rotation for the infrastructure team, ensuring system reliability and timely response to critical issues. Manage and support backup technologies (Veeam experience strongly preferred) and perform backup restorations as needed. Develop infrastructure as code deployed using GitLab. Run day‑to‑day infrastructure operations, including managing, maintaining, and patching Windows servers; troubleshooting system, network, and application issues; applying and maintaining GPOs; managing firewall rules; and administering user and system permissions across on‑prem and cloud environments. Collaborate closely with multiple departments; the systems engineering team operates as an integrated part of the organization rather than in silos. Assist with Azure cloud configuration, optimization, and best‑practice alignment. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical support, or a related role. Cloud Platforms: Strong knowledge of Azure architecture, configuration, and management. IaC Tools: Expertise with OpenTofu/Terraform and GitLab CI/CD. Windows Infrastructure: Strong fundamentals in Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL, and Windows OS administration. Virtualization: Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, and VMware. Networking: Solid understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting. Security: Working knowledge of security principles, technologies, and best practices. Preferred Skills: Strong PowerShell scripting for automation. Certifications: Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CCNA). Personal Attributes: Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking; excellent communication and collaboration abilities; self‑motivated with the ability to work independently; detail‑oriented and proactive approach to tasks and improvement opportunities. What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement. Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and excellence. Hybrid work environment. Competitive total cash compensation based on industry benchmarks. Tuition reimbursement for educational and training opportunities. Relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per policy. The position requires U.S. work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr