IT Infrastructure Operations Engineer

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, seeks an IT Infrastructure Operations Engineer to support client-facing infrastructure and security solutions. Design, implement, and support networks, servers, security apps, and collaboration systems while collaborating with clients and teams based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes infrastructure assessments, remediation, modernization projects, and ongoing security checks, with strong emphasis on problem-solving, documentation, and cross-team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Infrastructure or cloud engineering experience in consulting, managed services, or enterprise cloud environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support client infrastructure solutions involving networks, servers, security applications, and collaboration systems.
• Participate in infrastructure and security assessments for managed services clients, merger and acquisition projects, and new client environments.
• Configure and administer security applications supporting infrastructure separation, remediation, and modernization initiatives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and security issues affecting client infrastructure and project delivery.
• Lead or support remediation initiatives identified through infrastructure and security assessments.
• Perform recurring security checks and support security operations for managed services clients.
• Collaborate with clients, technical leads, project managers, and team members to develop policies, procedures, documentation, and training materials.
• Manage assigned work within project timelines and budget expectations while supporting project-based and interim consulting engagements.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft 365

IAM concepts

Cloud networking

Security practices

Virtualization

Storage & backup

Networking

Communications

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Cisco Certifications

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is seeking an IT Infrastructure Operations Engineer to support the delivery of client-facing infrastructure and security solutions. This role will assist with infrastructure assessments, security remediation and modernization projects, carve-outs, and the configuration of security applications for new client environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical aptitude, a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions.

How You’ll Create Opportunities in This Role

• Design, implement, and support client infrastructure solutions involving networks, servers, security applications, and collaboration systems.
• Participate in infrastructure and security assessments for managed services clients, merger and acquisition projects, and new client environments.
• Configure and administer security applications supporting infrastructure separation, remediation, and modernization initiatives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and security issues affecting client infrastructure and project delivery.
• Lead or support remediation initiatives identified through infrastructure and security assessments.
• Perform recurring security checks and support security operations for managed services clients.
• Collaborate with clients, technical leads, project managers, and team members to develop policies, procedures, documentation, and training materials.
• Manage assigned work within project timelines and budget expectations while supporting project-based and interim consulting engagements.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 5 years of experience preferred.
• Infrastructure or cloud engineering experience in a consulting, managed services, or enterprise cloud engineering environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, cloud networking, storage, backup, virtualization, and security practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and documentation skills.
• Microsoft365, Azure, and Cisco Certifications are a plus.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

Start your inspired career

When you join CLA, you'll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It is not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles - it's the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about CLA's benefit offerings.

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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