Senior Engineer (Infrastructure) - Fluency in Japanese is a plus

A-STAFFING, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency in New York City is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage both on-premises and cloud server infrastructure. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with server technologies and Active Directory. This role requires strong communication skills and teamwork to ensure smooth operations within the IT department. Some in-office presence is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of server hardware and software, including Windows Server.
• Extensive experience with Active Directory administration and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Azure environment deployment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain on-premises and cloud-based server infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, including user accounts.
• Ensure the security and integrity of server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other IT team members.

Skills

Server technologies

Active Directory

Azure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Overview

One of our clients, a Japanese IT firm, is looking for a Senior Engineer in NYC.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer to join our growing team in New York City. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our server infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong understanding of server technologies, Active Directory, and cloud platforms, particularly Azure.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain on-premises and cloud-based server infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, and domain services.
• Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot Azure environments.
• Ensure the security and integrity of server infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor system performance and identify potential issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation for server infrastructure and processes.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of server hardware and software, including Windows Server.
• Extensive experience with Active Directory administration and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Azure environment deployment, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS cloud platform.
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSA, Azure Administrator).

Note: This position requires presence in our New York City office 2-3 days per week.