IT Infrastructure Engineer

Department of Higher Education; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Education is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain state IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud solutions. The role collaborates with IT staff, departments, and vendors to ensure seamless integration while maintaining stability, scalability and security.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and at least six years of IT infrastructure management and systems administration experience, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field plus six years of IT infrastructure management and systems administration experience
• Proficiency in infrastructure software, hardware, and protocols such as VMware, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, and network security
• Strong knowledge of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Experience with network management, system administration, and large-scale IT infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of IT security best practices, FISMA, HIPAA compliance, and ability to implement security policies

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Systems administration

Networking knowledge

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

DNS

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Job description

The IT Infrastructure Engineer is a critical role within the Arkansas Department of Education responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the state's IT infrastructure systems, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud-based solutions. The position requires collaboration with IT professionals, departments, and vendors to support technology initiatives and ensure seamless integration while maintaining system stability, scalability, and security.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field plus six years of IT infrastructure management and systems administration experience
• Proficiency in infrastructure software, hardware, and protocols such as VMware, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, and network security
• Strong knowledge of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Experience with network management, system administration, and large-scale IT infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of IT security best practices, FISMA, HIPAA compliance, and ability to implement security policies