Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer Location: Houston, TX (On-site) Role Summary The Infrastructure Engineer designs, deploys, operates, and supports the virtualization, compute, storage, and network infrastructure behind business-critical and operational technology (OT) workloads. The role covers the full lifecycle of compute environments and the networks that connect them. Responsibilities focus on reliability, security, and automation within the mechatronics and digital labs division. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain Nutanix hyperconverged (HCI) clusters and VMware vSphere environments, including capacity planning, upgrades, and lifecycle management. Support networks including switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, segmentation, and remote access. Monitor infrastructure health and performance while troubleshooting and resolving incidents across compute, storage, and network layers. Implement and test backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability plans. Automate provisioning, patching, and configuration tasks to reduce manual effort and configuration drift. Apply security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access controls in line with organizational standards. Write and maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with application, cybersecurity, cloud, and operational technology teams to deliver new solutions and lab environments. Assess new technologies and recommend improvements to the infrastructure roadmap. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience: Five or more years in infrastructure engineering or systems administration in an enterprise environment. Technical Skills: Hands-on deployment and administration of Nutanix AOS/AHV clusters through Prism Element and Prism Central. Strong administration of VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter), including HA, DRS, vMotion, templates, and resource pools. Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, the OSI model, VLANs, trunking, STP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), DNS, DHCP, and NTP. Experience configuring enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls. Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Windows Server, Linux administration, Active Directory, and server hardware. Proficiency in PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, or Bash for automation. Preferred Qualifications Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP-MCI) or Master (NCM-MCI), VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), Cisco CCNA or CCNP. Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management, such as Ansible, Terraform, or Nutanix Calm. Familiarity with VMware NSX or Nutanix Flow microsegmentation. Process control networks (PCN), the Purdue model, IEC 62443, or supporting industrial control system (ICS) and SCADA workloads. Exposure to hybrid cloud and edge computing deployments. Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, or vRealize/Aria Operations. Core Competencies Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain composure during critical incidents. Clear written and verbal communication, including writing technical documentation. Ability to work across teams and explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning in infrastructure technology. Commitment to safety, security, and operational excellence. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. 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