Infrastructure Engineer- Identity, AI & Cloud Platforms

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise identity, AI, and cloud infrastructure platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, secure, scalable solutions, and collaboration with Cyber Security, Development, Data & Analytics teams.

You will work across Identity & Access, AI governance, Cloud infrastructure, Automation, and Security to deliver reliable platforms, align with security controls, and drive operational excellence in a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure or related roles.
• Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and access controls.
• Experience across Azure, AWS, or GCP administration and engineering.
• Scripting or automation using PowerShell, Graph, or Azure automation.
• Working knowledge of RBAC, cloud security controls, monitoring, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID services.
• Develop and maintain identity security controls and lifecycle management.
• Deploy and manage enterprise cloud services across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Develop automation solutions with PowerShell and Azure tools.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security and Dev teams to ensure governance and compliance.

Skills

Identity & access management

Cloud infrastructure

Automation scripting

RBAC & security controls

Networking & troubleshooting

Independent work & collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Azure Automation

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position Summary

Simon Property Group is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to help design, implement, administer, and support enterprise identity, artificial intelligence, and cloud infrastructure platforms. This role requires hands-on engineering experience and the ability to independently support assigned infrastructure components, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to secure, scalable platform improvements. The ideal candidate has practical experience with cloud platforms, identity administration, automation, and infrastructure operations in an enterprise environment. This individual will partner with Cyber Security, Application Development, Data & Analytics, and Infrastructure teams to deliver reliable solutions, improve operational processes, and maintain appropriate security and governance controls.

Primary Responsibilities

Identity & Access Engineering

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID services and enterprise identity solutions.
• Implement and maintain identity modernization capabilities including authentication, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, RBAC, identity governance, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain secure integrations for enterprise applications and cloud services.
• Implement identity security controls aligned with cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, tenant migrations, and enterprise onboarding initiatives.

AI Enablement & Governance

• Configure, support, and monitor secure enterprise adoption of AI technologies including Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, and other emerging AI platforms.
• Partner with business, security, and data teams to translate platform requirements into practical AI and infrastructure solutions.
• Implement and maintain governance controls for AI agents, AI workloads, enterprise data integrations, and usage-based AI services.
• Build and support AI infrastructure and enterprise integrations across platforms such as Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Azure AI services, vector search, document intelligence, and related AI capabilities.
• Research emerging AI technologies and contribute to standards for enterprise adoption.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering

• Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise cloud platform services across Azure, AWS, and GCP, or related cloud-native solutions.
• Maintain secure and scalable cloud services using platform-appropriate governance, RBAC, storage, networking, monitoring, and security services across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions to improve reliability and speed of deployment.
• Contribute to cloud modernization, migration, and integration efforts across multi-cloud and enterprise platform environments.
• Monitor cloud usage, performance, and capacity trends; recommend practical improvements for cost optimization and reliability.

Automation & Operational Excellence

• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Azure automation services, and related technologies.
• Identify repeatable operational tasks and develop automation or self-service improvements to reduce manual effort.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, investigate incidents, and contribute to improvements in observability, reliability, disaster recovery, and resiliency.
• Participate in technical reviews, document procedures, and provide recommendations for assigned infrastructure initiatives.

Security & Compliance

• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams on cloud security, identity security, monitoring, and compliance initiatives.
• Support auditing, governance, and regulatory compliance activities by maintaining documentation, evidence, and platform controls.
• Ensure secure deployment of AI and cloud technologies through appropriate controls and standards.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, systems administration, or related technology roles.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, authentication, MFA, Conditional Access, and access control processes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud administration and engineering across Azure, AWS, GCP, or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
• Experience developing scripts or automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Azure automation services, or comparable tools.
• Working knowledge of RBAC, cloud security controls, monitoring, and compliance practices in enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking, authentication, cloud architecture principles, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Ability to manage assigned work independently, collaborate across technical teams, and communicate recommendations clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Claude, Gemini, AI agents, or related enterprise AI platforms.
• Experience with Azure AI Services, AWS AI/ML services, Google Cloud AI capabilities, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, or related ML/AI workloads.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, AWS-native automation, Google Cloud automation, infrastructure-as-code, or related automation technologies.
• Familiarity with tenant migrations, cloud transformations, and identity modernization programs.
• Microsoft or related certifications in cloud, security, identity, AI, or infrastructure technologies.

About Simon

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers. In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long‑tenured and well‑respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Please note this email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.