Infrastructure Platform Engineer - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Infrastructure Platform Engineer - Hybrid for a 10+ month contract position with an Agricultural Cooperative located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Compensation: $60.00 - $64.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:
This position will be a member of a small team responsible for engineering, managing, securing, and automating server operating system platforms across public and private cloud environments. The role is focused on full lifecycle Server OS management, including image creation, OS configuration management, patching, compliance, file share management, infrastructure automation, and integration with enterprise IT service management platforms. The ideal candidate will help mature and automate end-to-end server provisioning and lifecycle operations, ensuring systems are standardized, secure, and supportable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer, manage, and support standardized server operating system platforms across cloud and on-premises environments
• Build, maintain, and publish standardized server images using tools such as Packer
• Design, implement, and maintain OS configuration management using tools such as Ansible and Chef
• Support enterprise server patch management processes for Linux and Windows Server platforms
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and related tooling
• Support server platform services within AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Manage and support centralized file share services, including SMB-based file shares
• Support automation and integration with ServiceNow for server provisioning, lifecycle management, and CMDB updates
• Build and maintain automation pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, standards, and process diagrams

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in server platform engineering, infrastructure automation, systems administration, cloud infrastructure, or related technical roles
• Experience managing Linux server platforms such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, or similar distributions
• Strong understanding of server OS lifecycle management, including image management, configuration management, patching, and compliance
• Experience building and managing server images using Packer or similar image automation tools
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible and/or Chef
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform
• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tooling
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure services and cloud platform patterns
• Understanding of OS-level permissions, identity integration, access controls, and security hardening
• Ability to script and automate using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation, standardization, and operational excellence

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with Windows Server administration and SMB file share management
• Familiarity with Azure infrastructure services and landing zone concepts
• Experience with ServiceNow, CMDB processes, ITSM workflows, or automation integrations
• Strong Python skills

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.