Principal Engineer -Infrastructure

Center for Elders' Independence; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 109,486 - 164,229; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Principal Engineer - Infrastructure to lead and develop its Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT experience, extensive knowledge of cloud platforms, and strong leadership skills. You will oversee IT infrastructure projects ensuring reliability and compliance, report directly to the VP of IS and Cloud Services, and contribute to strategic planning. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team on key milestones.
• Collaborate on IT infrastructure strategy.
• Manage strategic outsourcing partners.
• Oversee design and implementation of IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance and security protocols.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

ITIL Certification

Cybersecurity Principles

Communication Skills

Education

BS in a Computing Discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

HyperV

VMware

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Cisco Meraki

Microsoft Intune

Job description

Overview

Principal Engineer - Infrastructure at Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is a senior leadership IT role responsible for managing the Infrastructure team and strategic outsourcing partners. The role reports to the VP of IS and Cloud Services and combines technical depth with strategic and managerial responsibilities to ensure a reliable, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure. CEI is a PACE organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to provide high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $109,486 - $164,229. Annual salary is based on market, experience, skills, abilities and work history.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead project team on key milestones, provide technical and collaborative mentorship, and contribute to the development of the infrastructure team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.


• Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with the VP of IS and Cloud Services to contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s IT infrastructure strategy.


• Vendor and Partner Management: Manage strategic outsourcing partners and third-party vendors, ensuring services meet organizational standards and strategic objectives.


• Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud services.


• Technical Escalation: Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical and security issues, ensuring effective and timely resolution.


• Project Leadership: Oversee the delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines, and providing technical guidance to project teams.


• Security and Compliance Management: Ensure robust security protocols, maintain compliance with policy and regulatory requirements, oversee disaster recovery and business continuity, and support ongoing improvements to security controls within the Information Security Program.


• Performance and Optimization: Monitor system performance and drive improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.


• Incident and Problem Management: Lead the response to high-severity security and operational incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to minimize impact and ensure rapid resolution.


• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure systems, processes, and changes, and provide regular updates to senior leadership.


• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements where appropriate.


• Service Collaboration: Work closely with Service Desk management to identify and implement improvements to infrastructure and processes that enhance IT service delivery and user experience.

Qualifications

• BS in a Computing Discipline, or Associates with significant comparable experience.


• Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT infrastructure engineering and project leadership roles.


• ITIL certification (v3 or 4)


• Expertise in:
  
  
  
  • Virtualization technologies (e.g., HyperV, VMware)
  
  
  • Cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
  
  
  • Identity management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory
  
  
  • Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
  
  
  • Cloud telephony and communication systems
  
  
  • Microsoft security and privacy products (Defender, Intune, Purview)
  
  
  • Managed Detection and Response (MDR) tools
  
  
  • Zero Trust Network Architecture (e.g., Zscaler ZPA and ZIA)
  
  
  • Cloud-managed network devices (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Fortinet)
  
  
  • End-user device management (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Autopilot)
  
  
  
  


• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, fostering a high-performance culture.


• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management.


• Demonstrated experience in managing complex IT infrastructure projects and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.


• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations.


• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.


• Experience with ITIL framework and best practices for Change, Incident, and Problem Management.


• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.