Remote IT Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work schedule

Competitive salary package

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage a robust IT backbone from a fully remote setting. You will ensure scalable, reliable, and secure servers, networks, and cloud environments while collaborating with diverse IT teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across infrastructure technologies, proactive problem-solving, and a strong ability to thrive remotely in a dynamic environment, supporting critical business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in server administration, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux, VMware or Hyper-V, and scripting for automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain server infrastructure including virtualization and cloud platforms.
• Manage and monitor network infrastructure for high availability, performance, security.
• Implement and enforce IT security policies across infrastructure.
• Automate tasks using scripting and config management (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Provide Level 3 support for complex infra issues.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Troubleshooting

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Remote IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage their robust IT infrastructure from a remote location. This role is critical in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of the company's servers, networks, and cloud environments. You will work independently, collaborating with various IT teams to support business operations and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical knowledge across a broad range of infrastructure technologies, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a strong ability to thrive in a fully remote, dynamic work setting, ensuring seamless IT operations that power the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain server infrastructure, including virtualized environments and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Manage and monitor network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement and enforce IT security policies and best practices across all infrastructure components.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Provide Level 3 support for complex infrastructure-related issues.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring data integrity and system resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure management, including server administration, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency with operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and services.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package designed for remote professionals.
• Flexible remote work schedule with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities for innovation.