Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Jr. to Mid-Level Cloud Systems Engineer. The candidate will be initially responsible for supporting the existing Microsoft Azure environment consisting of approximately 300 virtual servers supporting a little over 2,000 employees. *The summary of the group is to architecting, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud environments and supporting day-to-day operations; manage core infrastructure components and ensure high availability and performance and support IT and business departments through Azure virtual desktop and Azure virtual machines, Azure app proxies and Microsoft 365 services.*
The candidate will have been a systems administrator; and at minimum, virtualization experience. Someone ideally would have 3-5 years of experience and someone who can do patch management, handling backups, spinning up new systems. This person will support the hardware/infrastructure for M365 mail migrations, SharePoint data migrations, file server unstructured data moves into SharePoint, supporting Azure virtual desktop.
Special focus to be placed on:
Managing and maintaining complex cloud server environments including Virtual Machines, Backup, Disaster Recovery and High Availability, Entra ID, roles and permissions, service accounts and principals, and Enterprise Applications.
Managing Microsoft Azure platform-specific technologies including Just-In-Time resource access, Privileged Identity Management, multi-factor authentication, conditional access policies, and managed identities.
Managing and maintaining Azure IaaS, Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes services, Azure Application proxies, Azure load balancer, Logic Apps, and Automation Accounts.
Managing and supporting a highly available, enterprise-grade Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment with 24/7/365 uptime requirements, ensuring seamless user access and performance.
Implementing and managing alerting and monitoring solutions across multi cloud environments, including PaaS solutions and IaaS infrastructure, to ensure operational visibility and system reliability.
Managing and optimizing Microsoft Modern Workplace solutions, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Endpoint Management to enhance collaboration, productivity, and security.
Managing monthly update management of infrastructure virtual machines. Coordinate scheduling of updates with IT/OT departments.
Work with application owners to provide technical support, guidance, system designs, and recommendations based on application requirements.
Ability to analyze existing infrastructure, dependencies, and application portfolios for acquisition migrations. This will primarily consist of migrating unstructured data from file servers and SharePoint into SharePoint environment, email migrations, and deploying server resources for new applications.
Creating and maintaining architecture, design, and process workflow documentation.
Continually seeking ways to automate redundant functions to improve quality and efficiency of tasks.
Responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise systems and infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security across the organization.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years of experience in the design and implementation of Microsoft Windows server environment both physical and virtual
Broad Active Directory Domain Services experience managing privileged access, software restriction, and Windows authentication
Proficient in technical problem-solving techniques while installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows/Linux systems and servers.
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; participating in team cross-functional training.

Requested Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Entra ID, PowerShell, Active Directory Network Services (DNS, DHCP, NTP), SSO protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), Microsoft Intune, KQL, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Multi-tasking, Quality Focus, Coordination, Technical Understanding, Quick Study, Technical Zeal.
Skills
Azure, Infrastructure, System administrator, Active directory, Cloud, Vmware, M365, Entra, Automation, Powershell, Scripting, Kubernetes
Top Skills Details
Azure,Infrastructure,System administrator, Active directory,Cloud,Vmware,M365,Entra
Additional Skills & Qualifications
This role is hybrid and candidate needs to sit in Birmingham. The expectation is that this person will start in the office 2-3 days per week and work into 1 day a week plus any times when a vendor is in town or there's a critical meeting, but not much more than that. There is an on-call rotation that is "few and far between."
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.