Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Position Purpose: Administer, design, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot Clients core systems including but not limited to: Cloud, Virtualization, Server, Storage, Network, Endpoints and Directory Services. This person is also responsible for maintaining compliancy within IPG’s security standards and Cloud providers standards.Principle AccountabilitiesDesign and administer IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS network infrastructure.Deploy and support various cloud and on-premise server-based operating systems.Manage and monitor physical network hardware to ensure maximum uptime.Manage and monitor the physical equipment for the on-premise virtual compute environment.Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.Manage the migration and modernization of workloads from on-premise data centers to AzureManage and monitor Endpoint management systems including Intune and SCCM.Maintain up to date standards and process documents for relevant areas.Assist with the build and support of cost models and risk models for new solutions to determine if the best home for them is in the cloud or on premisesAid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables and opportunities for where cloud can play a role in the recovery effortsProvide troubleshooting\support to applications group for network and server performance.Provide on-call technical support.Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair cloud infrastructure issuesActively work to maintain and develop expertise on relevant cloud technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the cloud infrastructure industryPrimary resource for securing network & server infrastructure.Provide technical leadership in the design of highly complex cloud systemsOther duties as assignedEssential Skills and ExperienceStrong Working knowledge of Azure architecture and migration skills and experienceMay require an bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience and 6+ years’ experience in Cloud administration.Knowledge of additional cloud technologies such as Endpoint, API Management, and Identity ManagementStrong understanding across cloud and on-premise infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end-to-end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designsStrong working knowledge of Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2025Experience with the Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell and the Azure PortalExperience with IT automation tools like Ansible.Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysisWorks independently as well as within a team with close attention to details, little supervision is neededRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasksAdept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure\manualsHighly self-motivated and directedAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentStrong customer service orientationExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentTrain technical support staff in new technologies and common systems-related problemsExperience with vulnerability scanning solutions (I.e. Nessus) and resolving vulnerabilities.