Job Specifications
Job title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ months
Note:
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Job description:
Position Overview
This role is responsible for the installation, upgrade, monitoring, change control, troubleshooting, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) architecture for both physical and cloud-based infrastructure systems. The position provides technical leadership in solving complex infrastructure problems and requires 24x7 on-call availability as part of a rotation. Work is performed under general direction and reviewed for compliance with organizational standards, policies, and objectives. The role may include mentoring junior staff and contributing to strategic infrastructure planning.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary technical resource for the design, administration, monitoring, and support of on-premises and cloud infrastructure systems
Install, upgrade, configure, and maintain operating systems, storage systems, and data center hardware
Lead patch management, performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning for complex environments
Design, implement, and support server and data center architectures with real-time monitoring and alerting
Establish, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies and procedures
Perform impact analysis for new or expanding systems and coordinate upgrades to meet SLA requirements
Plan and support all phases of moderately complex infrastructure projects, including cost estimation
Provide technical input on future technology direction, upgrades, and system enhancements
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors
Implement DevOps and automation solutions using industry-standard scripting and toolsets
Maintain accurate documentation, procedures, and technical standards
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced administrators and technicians
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to ensure system availability and reliability
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
(Additional 3 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree)
Minimum of 5 years of directly related infrastructure or systems administration experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience migrating on-premises environments to cloud platforms
Azure, AWS, or Microsoft certifications
Project management experience or formal training
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Operating Systems:
Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022
Linux server installation, configuration, and management
Infrastructure & Cloud Technologies:
Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365
VMware vSphere (ESXi), NSX
Azure and AWS (SysOps)
Dell hardware, Rubrik, SolarWinds monitoring
Networking & Core Concepts:
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
Distributed computing environments
DevOps & Automation:
GitHub, Terraform, Ansible
Professional Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex technical issues
Ability to perform impact analysis and develop practical system solutions
Strong collaboration skills across technical and business teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate third-party vendors
Strong organizational, documentation, and process-improvement skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
High level of professionalism in handling confidential information
Working Conditions
On-site office environment (cubicle, open office, or private office)
Participation in non-standard work hours and on-call rotation as required
Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities
Required Skills:
Experience planning and executing migration of on-premises to cloud-based server environments
Experience with Azure, AWS, and Microsoft technologies
Experience managing Linux server environments, including OS installation and administration
Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office 365, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, AWS SysOps, and VMware vSphere
Experience with DevOps toolsets such as GitHub, Terraform, and Ansible
About the Company
At Crescens Inc, we lead the way in US IT Staffing and Project Services, always staying one step ahead of our clients' expectations across North America. Our impressive growth has earned us applause from our many valued clients. Our skilled team is dedicated to delivering outstanding outcomes with quick turnaround times.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: "To help people and companies grow, by leading the IT staffing industry with a focus on Ethics, Quality, and Efficiency while minimizing Cost and Risk."
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