Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Colonial Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG seeks a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to administer, design, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot core systems across cloud, virtualization, server, storage, network, and directory services. This role emphasizes security compliance and cloud provider standards.

The successful candidate will design IaaS/SaaS/PaaS infrastructure, migrate workloads to Azure, manage on-premise compute environments, and provide on-call support while documenting standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
• 4-7 years’ experience in Cloud administration.
• Experience with Azure and on-premise infrastructure components.
• Knowledge of Endpoint, API Management, and Identity Management.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS infrastructure.
• Migrate workloads to Azure and optimize cost.
• Manage and monitor Azure AD, Windows Server and network components.
• Provide on-call support and troubleshoot cloud issues.
• Educate teams on new cloud technologies and best practices.
• Maintain security compliance per IPG standards.
• Develop and update standards and runbooks.

Skills

Azure architecture

Azure migration

Windows Server / Active Directory

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Ansible

Network & security concepts

Documentation & procedures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure CLI

PowerShell/Azure PowerShell

Azure Portal

Ansible

Job description

Position Description

Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Department: MIS

Immediate Supervisor: Director, Enterprise Infrastructure

Status: Exempt Salaried

Location: Remote

Position Purpose: Administer, design, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot IPG core systems including but not limited to: Cloud, Virtualization, Server, Storage, Network, Endpoints and Directory Services. This person is also responsible for maintaining compliancy within IPG’s security standards and Cloud providers standards.

Principle Accountabilities

• Design and administer IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS network infrastructure.
• Deploy and support various cloud and on-premise server-based operating systems.
• Manage and monitor physical network hardware to ensure maximum uptime.
• Manage and monitor the physical equipment for the on-premise virtual compute environment.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Manage the migration and modernization of workloads from on-premise data centers to Azure
• Manage and monitor Endpoint management systems including Intune and SCCM.
• Maintain up to date standards and process documents for relevant areas.
• Assist with the build and support of cost models and risk models for new solutions to determine if the best home for them is in the cloud or on premises
• Aid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables and opportunities for where cloud can play a role in the recovery efforts
• Provide troubleshooting\support to applications group for network and server performance.
• Provide on-call technical support.
• Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair cloud infrastructure issues
• Actively work to maintain and develop expertise on relevant cloud technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the cloud infrastructure industry
• Primary resource for securing network & server infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership in the design of highly complex cloud systems
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong Working knowledge of Azure architecture and migration skills and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years’ experience in Cloud administration.
• Knowledge of additional cloud technologies such as Endpoint, API Management, and Identity Management
• Strong understanding across cloud and on-premise infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end-to-end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designs
• Strong working knowledge of Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2025
• Experience with the Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell and the Azure Portal
• Experience with IT automation tools like Ansible.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis
• Works independently as well as within a team with close attention to details, little supervision is needed
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure\manuals
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Train technical support staff in new technologies and common systems-related problems
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions (I.e. Nessus) and resolving vulnerabilities.
• Work after-hours, weekends and the ability to travel is required.