Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer/ Architect

Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, engineering, security, automation, and continuous improvement of enterprise Microsoft infrastructure services. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of core platforms, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange, Microsoft 365, and VMware virtualization environments.The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can balance strategic infrastructure planning with day-to-day operational support. This person will serve as a senior escalation resource, drive modernization initiatives, improve automation and operational maturity, and partner closely with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to deliver highly available and secure technology solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure platforms, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, DNS, DHCP, file services, identity services, and VMware virtualization environments.Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, architecture roadmaps, configuration baselines, and operational procedures that support security, scalability, reliability, and business continuity.Lead infrastructure modernization efforts, upgrades, migrations, and cloud integration initiatives across Microsoft and virtualization technologies.Provide technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from planning and architecture through implementation and operational support.Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Windows, Microsoft 365, identity, and virtualization issues, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and major incident response.Implement and maintain security best practices, including system hardening, patch management, access controls, vulnerability remediation, monitoring, and compliance requirements.Develop and enhance automation using PowerShell and other infrastructure automation tools to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and reliability.Manage and optimize VMware environments, including capacity planning, lifecycle management, performance tuning, and high availability configurations.Monitor infrastructure health, availability, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.Support disaster recovery, backup, recovery, and business continuity initiatives for critical infrastructure services.Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, support procedures, and knowledge base content.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve security, resiliency, efficiency, and overall platform performance.Partner with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to ensure enterprise systems integrate effectively and support business objectives.Mentor engineers and administrators by sharing best practices, reviewing technical approaches, and promoting consistent operational standards.Interested candidates should submit resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io(.com).