Senior IT Engineer (LATAM only)

My VA Support; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

An IT support company is seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer to join its remote team. This role requires over 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on advanced troubleshooting, network management, and cloud technologies. Candidates must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a fully remote environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and exposure to various U.S.-based clients and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows & Mac environments.
• Familiarity with backups and disaster recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for network and hardware issues.
• Manage and optimize servers and security settings.
• Document procedures and technical environments accurately.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Networking (firewalls, VPNs)

Microsoft 365

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Automation tools (Zoho, Monday)

Independent complexity troubleshooting

Effective remote work

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer to join our remote IT team. This role is ideal for a proactive and experienced professional who can handle advanced troubleshooting, manage and improve IT infrastructures, and ensure the stability, security, and scalability of both internal systems and client environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support and remote troubleshooting for network, hardware, and software issues.
• Manage, monitor, and optimize servers, user accounts, and security settings in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and cloud environments.
• Administer, configure, and maintain IT systems, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
• Design and implement infrastructure improvements to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
• Configure and support networking components (firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, routing).
• Support automation and integration of IT systems using tools like Zoho, Monday, or similar platforms.
• Lead or assist in incident response efforts, including security-related events and high-priority outages.
• Document procedures, configurations, and technical environments accurately.
• Assist with onboarding and access management across multiple client accounts.
• Escalate critical incidents to the Head of IT when necessary while maintaining ownership and follow-up.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, reliability, and security standards.
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection best practices across all environments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or MSP environments.
• Strong knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPNs, Windows & Mac environments).
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, or similar cloud platforms.
• Experience managing backups, disaster recovery, and endpoint security.
• Familiarity with automation or system integrations (Zoho, Monday, or similar tools).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently.
• Strong English communication and documentation skills (B2–C1 required).
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable workstation setup and stable internet connection.

Long‑term contractor collaboration.

Fully remote work environment.

Exposure to diverse U.S.-based clients and infrastructure projects.

Opportunities for professional growth and technical specialization.