Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our infrastructure team in managing and modernizing our hybrid infrastructure environment. This remote position requires an experienced engineer with deep expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure cloud platforms. You will play a critical role in infrastructure projects and migrations while working to optimize our 30/70 on-premises to cloud workload distribution. Reporting directly to the VP of IT and DevOps, you will collaborate with Infrastructure Architects, DevOps/SRE teams, and fellow Infrastructure Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead infrastructure projects including migrations from cloud to on-premises and cloud to cloud environments
* Manage and optimize VMware and Hyper-V environments spanning 400+ VMs
* Design and implement Azure infrastructure solutions including VMs, networking, and storage
* Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for automated provisioning and management
* Evaluate and implement infrastructure management tools to replace/enhance current Morpheus deployment
* Ensure backup and disaster recovery strategies are implemented and tested regularly
* Collaborate with DevOps/SRE teams on Kubernetes container workload infrastructure
* Share network infrastructure responsibilities with the infrastructure team
* Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages
* Monitor infrastructure performance and implement improvements for reliability and efficiency
* Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure architecture and processes
* Participate in on-call rotation for critical infrastructure issues
* Provide technical guidance on infrastructure best practices and standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
* 8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience
* Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V platforms
* Strong experience managing hybrid workloads across on-premises and cloud environments
* Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure services (VMs, VNets, Storage, Load Balancers)
* Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
* Automation and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
* Solid experience with both Windows Server and Linux operating systems, with emphasis on Windows
* Understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting
* Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
* Must be able to read and speak fluently in English
Preferred Qualifications
* Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)
* VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher
* Experience with Morpheus or similar cloud management platforms
* Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
* Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana)
* Background in security compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001)
* Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Work Environment
* This is a fully remote position
* Must be available for occasional meetings across global time zones
* On-call rotation participation required for critical infrastructure issues