Infrastructure Engineer

Wastequip; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

401(K) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

Wastequip is hiring a Tier 2 Infrastructure Engineer at their headquarters in Granite Quarry, NC. The role involves designing, enhancing, and maintaining core infrastructure systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a robust 401(k) plan with a company match. Wastequip is committed to sustainability in the waste management industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy secure and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Manage and evaluate cloud environments for optimization.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for system security.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Cloud management (Azure, AWS)

Automation scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Networking expertise

Windows/Linux server environments

Systems engineering

Certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Job Description

Wastequip LLC is seeking a highly skilled Tier 2 Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team. This role is strategic and technical, responsible for reviewing, designing, enhancing, and maintaining core infrastructure systems. This position is located at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC and is not remote or hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation
  • Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions (on‑prem, cloud, hybrid).
  • Lead and oversee infrastructure projects to support key business initiatives from planning through execution and post‑deployment support.
• Systems Engineering
  • Configure and maintain enterprise‑grade servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and networking components, and recommend system functional specifications.
  • Ensure high availability and performance of infrastructure systems.
• Cloud & Virtualization
  • Manage and evaluate cloud environments (Azure, AWS, etc.), including provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization.
  • Direct implementation and administration of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V) to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and evaluate infrastructure‑level security controls and ensure compliance with industry standards (NIST, CIS, ISO).
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to harden systems and develop vulnerability response strategies.
• Automation & Monitoring
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, etc.).
  • Enhance monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Act as a senior technical escalation point for IT support teams.
  • Mentor Tier 1 engineers and contribute to development of infrastructure standards, playbooks and documentation.
  • Travel to tier 1 sites and partner with operational leadership to meet technology needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration.
• Strong expertise in Windows/Linux server environments, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and automation tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft, Fortinet, Cisco, VMware, Nutanix, AWS, Azure) are a plus.

Company Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy‑Up
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Plan Options: Base Dental and Buy‑Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company‑Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company‑Paid Disability Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Base Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip was founded in 1989 as a manufacturer of high‑quality steel containers and compactors. Today it has evolved into an all‑in‑one solutions provider for the waste industry, offering containers, trucks, and technology to keep operations running smoothly. Proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, Wastequip also drives sustainability and strives to improve both its own operations and those of customers.