Infrastructure Engineer

Virtual Tech Gurus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Tech Gurus in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and automate large-scale Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure environments.

You will apply IaC, automation with PowerShell, Bash or Python, and work with security, IAM, DLP, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, compliant infrastructure in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience.)
• 5+ years Microsoft Windows experience encompassing requirements development, systems design and analysis, systems integration, and product verification and validation.
• 5+ years’ experience adopting Azure/AWS cloud methodologies including implementing, supporting and evolving enterprise scale identity management, hybrid environments, and automation solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support, engineer, and administer large-scale on-premise and multi-cloud (hybrid) infrastructure, including IAM systems.
• Develop and streamline processes using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python to support automation and administration of Windows/Azure technologies including Security/Compliance tools.
• Align security, privacy, and operational requirements with practical, implementable engineering controls.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to drive security initiatives in the hybrid infrastructure environment including threat management and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Active Directory

Networking

Citrix

Security

IaC

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Citrix Virtual Apps/NetScaler

Netscaler

Git

Job description

What you might work on:

As a successful Infrastructure Engineer you will be analytical, detail oriented, focus on engineering and automation, and possess the capability to multi-task and problem solve.Additionally, you must be highly skilled in working with business users, external parties, and cross functional technology groups (Information Security, Network, Application Development, Service Desk, etc.).You will work on architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure environments. Implementations within these areas will take a software engineering approach and emphasize automation, zero-configuration, and zero-trust. In addition, you will hand-off operational tasks involved with Windows, Citrix and Cloud Services to Infrastructure Operations team.

• Support, engineer, and administer large-scale on-premise and multi-cloud (hybrid) infrastructure, including identity and access management (IAM) systems.
• Develop and streamline processes using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python to support automation and administration of Windows/Azure technologies including Security/Compliance tools.
• Align security, privacy, and operational requirements with practical, implementable engineering controls
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to drive security initiatives in the hybrid infrastructure environment including threat management and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Ensure appropriate systems monitoring, alerting and reporting is implemented and supported globally including uptime, performance, capacity, and utilization/show back.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaS) approaches and tools through advocacy, example, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will thrive in an environment with significant autonomy to design and solve problems by leveraging their awareness of the state of the art and adhering to security and software standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience.)
• 5+ years Microsoft Windows experience encompassing requirements development, systems design and analysis, systems integration, and product verification and validation.
• 5+ years’ experience adopting Azure/AWS cloud methodologies including implementing, supporting and evolving enterprise scale identity management, hybrid environments, and automation solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches and solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.x / DAAS / Gateway / NetScaler
• Demonstrated proficiency with DevOps principles and automation/scripting tools including Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, and ARM templates.
• Hands‑on experience in Active Directory, DNS, networking, virtualization, and containerization technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.x / DAAS / Gateway / NetScaler and for provisioning MCS.
• Hands‑on experience with Entra (Azure AD), Azure/AWS Networking, Azure/AWS Cloud Security, and other Azure/AWS services
• Experience with planning, design, deployment, configuration, and optimization of data loss prevention (DLP) and other security capabilities.
• Experienced in designing and implementing highly resilient and reliable solutions within complex hybrid environments.
• Experience in customer‑facing roles with demonstrated capability in clearly presenting thoughts and ideas to audiences of various size, seniority, and technical knowledge level.

Preferred Competencies:

• Certification in one or more of the following
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Administrator
• AWS Solutions Architect
• AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer
• ITIL or other relevant certifications