Cloud Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.

Great reasons to join Koozie Group:

• People-first culture
• Flexible schedules
• Great benefits, including:
  • Medical HSA and HRA plans
  • Flex spending accounts
  • PPO dental
  • VSP vision
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
• PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee charitable giveback program (up to $250 value)

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and resilient IT infrastructure across cybersecurity, cloud, virtualization, and systems administration domains.

Primary Role Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Design and implement cloud solutions for scalability, redundancy, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor cloud resources, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with security best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud cost management and FinOps principles
• Understanding of hybrid cloud or multi-cloud connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect)
• Container and orchestration awareness (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cybersecurity Strategy & Operations

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Design and implement security controls, systems, and protocols to protect company assets from cyber threats.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security event monitoring (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR solutions for endpoint threat detection and response
• Knowledge of DLP tools and data classification frameworks
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and address potential security weaknesses.
• Design and implement email security protocols and technologies to protect against phishing, spam, and malware threats.
• Configure and manage email security gateways, filters, and encryption mechanisms.
• Monitor email traffic and implement measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Design and implement IAM solutions and frameworks to manage user identities, access permissions, and authentication mechanisms.
• Define and enforce access policies, roles, and privileges across the organization.
• Implement single sign-on (SSO) solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms to enhance security posture.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) or Okta for identity management
• Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
• Experience implementing RBAC and ABAC models in enterprise environments
• Knowledge of identity lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews)

Ancillary Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows server environments, including server installation, configuration, and administration.
• Implement and optimize Active Directory services, Group Policies, and domain services.
• Monitor server performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system security and stability.
• Administer Windows-based systems, including installation, configuration, and management.
• Implement security measures and perform regular system updates and patches.
• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Monitor virtual infrastructure performance, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using VMware technologies.
• Design, implement, and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical data and systems.
• Monitor storage systems, capacity planning, and performance tuning to ensure optimal performance.
• Implement data encryption, compression, and deduplication techniques to maximize storage efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in infrastructure engineering with a strong focus on cybersecurity and systems administration.
• Hands-on expertise with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency with VMware technologies including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Knowledge of IAM frameworks, SSO, and MFA implementations.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards such as GDPR and PII data handling requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure certifications, VCP) are a plus.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to keep the good going®, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.