Infrastructure Engineer

Dimensional Fund Advisors; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement scalable, secure environments using cutting-edge technologies like Azure and AWS. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving automation and security initiatives while ensuring high performance and reliability across systems. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the financial lives of clients. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Educational initiatives

Special celebrations of culture and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Microsoft Windows and cloud methodologies.
• Proficient in automation/scripting tools and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and administer large-scale hybrid infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity to drive security initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Azure/AWS Cloud

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop

DevOps Principles

Automation/Scripting Tools

Networking

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Active Directory

Containerization Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Job description

Notes to applicants:

• This position is eligible for full-time remote work in Texas, North Carolina, or, alternatively, to work in accordance with Dimensional’s office-first hybrid approach which involves working in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and the choice to work in the office or remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

• Resumes and portfolios (when applicable) are required as part of your application. If you cannot include an attachment at the time of your application, you will receive a follow-up email asking you to attach your resume from a computer.

• Here at Dimensional, we strive to be an inclusive workplace for all. Even if you do not match every qualification listed, if you are interested in who we are, what we do, and why we do it, we encourage you to apply.

• If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, such accommodation is available upon request.

Job Description:

About Dimensional:

Dimensional was built around a set of ideas bigger than the firm itself. With a confidence in markets, deep connections to the academic community, and a focus on implementation, we go where the science leads, and continue to pursue new insights that can benefit our clients.

The Technology Department at Dimensional leverages the rapidly evolving state of the art to engineer the platforms that power the innovative, research-driven financial and technical products to improve our clients' financial lives. As a member of the Infrastructure Platform Team, you will be the primary architect and engineer for the core services utilized by every employee at Dimensional to communicate, coordinate, plan, and automate securely and reliably.

You may be a fit for this role if you:

• Are open-minded, curious, and resourceful.
• Are passionate about and stay current with modern technologies.
• Solve problems systematically and transparently.
• Share ideas, solicit and integrate feedback, and solve collaboratively.
• Take a software engineering approach and demonstrate automation and security mindsets.

What you might work on:

As a successful Infrastructure Engineer, you will be analytical, detail-oriented, and focused on engineering and automation, with the capability to multi-task and problem-solve. You must be highly skilled in working with business users, external parties, and cross-functional technology groups. You will work on architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure environments. Any implementations within these areas will take a software engineering approach and emphasize automation, zero-configuration, and zero-trust. Additionally, you will hand off operational tasks involved with Windows and Citrix Services to Dimensional’s 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/showback.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 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.
• Experience developing and configuring software with code and 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 in planning, design, deployment, configuration, and optimization of data loss prevention (DLP) and other security capabilities.
• Experience 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 sizes, seniority, and technical knowledge levels.

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.

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.