Description
We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas, on a long-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining essential IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud platforms, and security systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our organization's technology environment.
Responsibilities:
Serve as an escalation point for server, network, cloud, and security-related issues.
Install, configure, and manage Windows servers, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and file/print services.
Provide end-user support for Microsoft 365 applications, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and OneDrive.
Monitor system performance, network connectivity, and compliance using tools such as Fortinet and Bitdefender.
Research and recommend IT infrastructure solutions that align with business needs.
Implement upgrades and optimizations for systems, including patch management and backups.
Deploy and maintain services in virtualized and containerized environments using VMware and Hyper-V.
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, and perform root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Contribute to disaster recovery planning and execution, ensuring minimal downtime during critical situations.
Document processes, update technical knowledge bases, and provide guidance to entry-level IT staff to build team expertise.
Requirements
Proficiency with Cisco routers and networking protocols, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco ASA for network security.
Strong understanding of Windows server administration and Active Directory.
Hands-on experience with virtualized environments, such as VMware and Hyper-V.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, including Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.
Knowledge of network monitoring and security tools, such as Fortinet and Bitdefender.
Ability to manage disaster recovery planning and system migrations.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root-cause analysis effectively.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 04130-0013405185
- Posted 1 hour ago
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