IT Infrastructure Sr Specialist 1

IT Infrastructure Sr Specialist 1

The IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for maintaining and advancing GAI Consultants' enterprise IT infrastructure, including cloud-integrated file services, enterprise storage platforms, network infrastructure, and core systems. This role ensures high availability, performance, and scalability of systems supporting business operations across geographically distributed offices. The position plays a key role in supporting technologies such as Azure NAAS and storage, Nasuni cloud file services, Aruba network infrastructure, and enterprise storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, maintain, and support critical infrastructure components including:
• Strong knowledge of administering, deploying, and troubleshooting traditional and IAAS network systems including Azure v-nets, Azure VNG, IPsec tunnels, routing and subnetting, vLAN's, DNS, application and stateful firewalls, Azure Load Balancers, and WiFi.
• Experience using Terraform or another infrastructure as code
• Cloud file platforms and storage architecture.
• Wired and wireless networking solutions (switching, WLAN, Aruba Central).
• Cloud\Azure backup solution.
• Enterprise storage systems and virtualization platforms.
• Server infrastructure (on-prem and hybrid environments).
• Microsoft services such as AD, DFS, DHCP and DNS.
• Monitor system health, availability, and performance across storage, network, and computer environments; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues involving storage performance, network connectivity, and system integration.
• Lead efforts in capacity planning, performance tuning, and scalability improvements across distributed systems.
• Support and enhance hybrid cloud integrations, particularly with file services and backup/recovery platforms.
• Develop, document, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) strategies, including testing and validation of recovery procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations.
• Enforce and support change management processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and support staff.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with:
• Nasuni or similar cloud-based file storage platforms
• Aruba networking (switches, wireless, network management tools) or similar technologies
• Enterprise storage technologies (e.g., SAN/NAS, hybrid/cloud-integrated storage)
• Windows Server environments and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Experience working in multi-site enterprise environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle complex technical issues.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Meaningful Work–Life Balance
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

10 years:

Related Experience Azure Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Cloud+

MC:Azure AI Fundamental

CompTIA Server+

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