Title: Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Cloud & Automation Solutions - Windows, Citrix, AWS and Azure)
Remote (US)
Job Type: W2 Contract
Location: If candidates are located near Austin, TX or Charlotte, NC and want to work on-site, they can work at the client's office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday and Friday would be remote. Otherwise, non-local candidates can work remotely full time
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
Nice to have: Citrix Cloud
Description:
Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid Cloud & Automation Solutions
Join our team to architect and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure environments. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll drive automation initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and design zero-trust architectures while emphasizing software engineering approaches to infrastructure management.
Responsibilities:
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Architect and implement scalable, secure Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure environments using software engineering approaches emphasizing automation and zero-trust
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Support and administer large-scale on-premise and multi-cloud hybrid infrastructure including identity and access management systems
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Develop automation processes using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline Windows/Azure technologies and security/compliance tools
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Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to drive security initiatives including threat management and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
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Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption through advocacy, implementation, and mentorship across the organization
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Ensure comprehensive systems monitoring, alerting, and reporting for global infrastructure covering uptime, performance, and capacity management
Requirements:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
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5+ years of Microsoft Windows experience including requirements development, systems design, integration, and validation
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5+ years of Azure or AWS cloud experience implementing enterprise-scale identity management and hybrid automation solutions
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Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.x/DAAS/Gateway/NetScaler and Machine Creation Services (MCS) provisioning
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Demonstrated proficiency with DevOps principles and automation tools including Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, and ARM templates
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Experience with Active Directory, DNS, networking, virtualization, containerization, and Entra/Azure/AWS cloud services
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Proven ability to design highly resilient solutions and present technical concepts to diverse audiences across varying seniority levels
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Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, or Microsoft certifications preferred