Infrastructure & Automation Engineer - 3677896

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure & Automation Engineer for a 12-18 month contract in Buffalo, NY. The role offers hybrid work arrangement and will be a W2 position with Lighthouse Technology Services.

You will build, automate, and secure enterprise infrastructure across Linux and Windows environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines and IaC, while optimizing performance and ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/SUSE) and Windows Server.
• Hands-on scripting with PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation.
• Experience with Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain enterprise Linux and Windows server infrastructure, including virtualization.
• Develop automation solutions to streamline deployments and configurations.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitLab.
• Manage infrastructure as code with Terraform and ARM templates.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and identity management.
• Implement and maintain endpoint security and system hardening standards.
• Monitor system performance with Kibana, ELK, Dynatrace and Splunk.
• Perform server provisioning, patching, certificate management and lifecycle ops.
• Configure storage, backups and disaster recovery for business continuity.
• Conduct incident response and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows Server

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Automic

CI/CD pipelines

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Terraform

ARM templates

Identity management

Active Directory

LDAP

RBAC

Kibana

ELK Stack

Dynatrace

Splunk

Networking fundamentals

Job description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Infrastructure & Automation Engineer position! This is a 12-18 month contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and maintain enterprise Linux and Windows server infrastructure including virtualization environments
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline deployments and configurations
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitLab for automated software delivery
• Manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates for consistent environment provisioning
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management systems across the enterprise
• Implement and maintain endpoint security, vulnerability management, and system hardening standards
• Monitor system performance using platforms like Kibana, ELK, Dynatrace, and Splunk for proactive issue resolution
• Execute server provisioning, patching, certificate management, and lifecycle operations across the infrastructure
• Configure and manage storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity
• Conduct incident response, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning to optimize system reliability

What You’ll Need to Have:

• Strong proficiency in Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) and Windows Server fundamentals
• Proven experience with PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting for automation and infrastructure management
• Solid hands-on experience with Ansible, Automic, and configuration management tools
• Demonstrated ability with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, GitLab, and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates
• Experience with vulnerability management and identity access management (Active Directory, LDAP, RBAC)
• Proficiency with monitoring and logging platforms including Kibana, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, and Splunk
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls

Pay Range: $75 - $80+/hr