Infrastructure Engineer

Colonial Group; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to ensure stability, scalability, and performance of IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments in California. You will support day-to-day operations, lead technical initiatives, and partner with teams to deliver impactful solutions.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and experience with IaC, containers, and scripting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of cloud disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience leading or contributing to technical projects.
• Familiarity with containers, IaC, and configuration management.
• Scripting skills (Python/PowerShell) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support infrastructure across Windows, Unix/Linux, networking, and cloud platforms
• Monitor system alerts, triage issues, and respond quickly to maintain uptime
• Lead and execute infrastructure projects, partnering with IT and business stakeholders
• Support cross-functional teams with infrastructure-related incidents and escalations
• Execute core processes including patching, monitoring, and system maintenance
• Assist with M&A integrations, including system migrations and infrastructure support
• Develop and maintain documentation (architecture, SOPs, standards, policies)
• Continuously look for ways to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
• Support additional initiatives and projects as needed

Skills

Cloud platforms expertise

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Containers

IaC

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of our IT infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments.

You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, leading technical initiatives, and partnering with teams across the business to drive impactful solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and support infrastructure across Windows, Unix/Linux, networking, and cloud platforms
• Monitor system alerts, triage issues, and respond quickly to maintain uptime
• Lead and execute infrastructure projects, partnering with IT and business stakeholders
• Support cross-functional teams with infrastructure-related incidents and escalations
• Execute core processes including patching, monitoring, and system maintenance
• Assist with M&A integrations, including system migrations and infrastructure support
• Develop and maintain documentation (architecture, SOPs, standards, policies)
• Continuously look for ways to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
• Support additional initiatives and projects as needed

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to cloud disaster recovery strategies
• Proven experience leading or contributing to technical projects
• Familiarity with advanced cloud environments (containers, IaC, configuration management, etc.)
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus

Core Skills & Strengths

• Strong understanding of enterprise technologies (systems, networking, databases, applications)
• Ability to analyze and respond to system and security alerts quickly
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud computing environments

How You Work

• Operate with minimal supervision while handling complex technical challenges
• Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members when needed
• Take ownership and drive initiatives from concept to completion