- Company Name
- Perkins&Will
- Job Title
- IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Job Description
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Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer
Role Summary:
Design, deploy, and manage on‑premises and Azure‑based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for critical IT systems. Lead security operations with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, and support enterprise IT projects and incident response.
Expectations:
* Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure for business continuity.
* Act as a primary security expert for Microsoft ecosystems.
* Proactively improve processes, document configurations, and support cross‑functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, deploy, and maintain servers, virtualization, storage, and network components in on‑premises and Azure environments.
* Administer Active Directory/Entra ID, manage identities, conditional access, and permission models.
* Monitor system health, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot performance issues.
* Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
* Configure and manage Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Vulnerability Management).
* Operate and tune Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR, create detection rules, analytics, and playbooks.
* Respond to security incidents, conduct root‑cause analysis, and apply corrective actions.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, security configurations, and operational procedures.
* Provide technical support to staff and end‑users on infrastructure and security matters.
* Participate in project management for small to medium infrastructure initiatives, and lead projects when required.
* Serve on call for critical infrastructure and security support.
Required Skills:
* 5+ years of infrastructure engineering/administration.
* Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, routing, switching).
* Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, etc.).
* Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS services.
* Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel (log ingestion, KQL, analytics, SOAR).
* Strong scripting knowledge, particularly PowerShell, for automation.
* Deep understanding of core security principles: least privilege, defense‑in‑depth, privileged identity/access management, incident response lifecycle.
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
* Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
* Clear communication and ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast‑paced environments.
Required Education & Certifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
* Desired certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC‑200), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC‑300), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ‑500), Microsoft 365 Security Administrator (MS‑500), CompTIA Security+, CISSP.