Senior Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in virtualization, containerization, Linux, Windows-to-Linux migration, networking, configuration management, and automation to drive our infrastructure initiatives forward. Key Responsibilities ● Infrastructure Automation Lead and implement enterprise-wide automation strategies using configuration management tools (Chef, Ansible, AWX), focusing on policy-driven approaches. ● Windows & Linux Environments o Design and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, security hardening, and performance optimization. o Architect and maintain Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) for critical applications, ensuring adherence to best practices for security and performance. o Oversee Windows-to-Linux migrations in both VM and container (Docker, Kubernetes) environments, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth transitions. ● Virtualization Manage and optimize virtualization platforms across VMware, KVM, and Proxmox environments, including the migration of Windows workloads to Linux-based VMs. ● Storage & Backup Design and implement storage solutions and backup strategies that align with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements. ● Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Develop and maintain IaC practices and standards, enforcing version control and maintaining consistency in infrastructure deployments. ● Automation Scripting Create and maintain automation scripts (Ruby) to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks. ● Containerization Design and deploy container orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, focusing on resilience, high availability, and auto-scaling. o Manage Windows-to-Linux container migrations to streamline application deployment and improve portability. Required Skills & Experience ● 8+ years in infrastructure engineering roles, with a proven track record of enterprise-scale implementations. ● Windows & Linux Administration o Advanced expertise with Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, security configurations). o Deep Linux expertise (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) including advanced system administration, security hardening, and performance tuning. ● Configuration Management Strong proficiency with Chef (particularly policy files) and demonstrated experience with Ansible or AWX. ● Virtualization Deep understanding of VMware, KVM, and Proxmox for large-scale, high-availability systems, including Windows-to-Linux migrations. ● Scripting & Automation Advanced scripting abilities in Ruby ● Networking Fundamentals Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and firewall management. ● Security Best Practices Knowledge of security frameworks (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.) and ability to implement necessary controls in infrastructure. ● Documentation & Communication Excellent ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders.