Jr Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

Title: Jr Infrastructure Cloud Engineer Location: Onsite 3-4 days a week in NYC Duration: FTE/Perm Salary: 100k-120k DOE We're hiring a Junior Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team.

This role suits someone with a strong base in Microsoft technologies who likes getting hands-on with technical challenges and is looking to grow toward a senior engineering career.

You'll gain broad exposure to Windows, Azure, VMware, monitoring, automation, and enterprise security while working alongside a high-performing global engineering team.

Key Responsibilities Platform Operations & SupportServe as an escalation point for the Help Desk, connecting support teams with engineeringMaintain Windows Server (2016–2025) environments, covering AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, Sites & Services, and trust managementManage and support Azure AD / Entra ID, MFA, enterprise apps, and conditional access policiesOversee day-to-day administration of Azure compute and infrastructure resourcesRun Intune for MDM purposes, including device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and ongoing monitoringConfigure desktop policies via Intune, covering security baselines, Windows update rings, and device settingsRoll out and maintain applications through Intune using current application packaging, assignment, and update practicesTrack infrastructure health using Azure Monitoring and SolarWindsHelp drive vulnerability remediation, patch cycles, and risk-reduction workEngineer and administer VDI environments and thin clients, including Horizon, VMware, Windows 365, and Dell ThinOSProvision and maintain Azure infrastructure resources and compute using Terraform Monitoring, Health & ReliabilityTrack infrastructure health using Azure Monitoring and SolarWindsTake the lead on vulnerability remediation, patch cycles, and risk-reduction initiatives Virtualization & End-User PlatformsMaintain VMware ESXi (6.5+) environments supporting both server and VDI workloadsHelp manage Windows 365 Cloud PC platforms and thin client technology Automation & ToolingWrite PowerShell scripts to support automation and system managementHelp automate software deployment using Intune and modern configuration toolsCreate automation jobs, maintenance schedules, and provisioning workflows with ActiveBatch and Terraform Operational Engineering TasksManage certificate lifecycle activities, including SSL renewals, bindings, and inventory trackingParticipate in planned change windows, maintenance work, and post-deployment checksWrite and maintain runbooks, procedures, and operational documentation Required Skills & Experience1–3 years of experience in infrastructure, systems administration, or IT operationsSolid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure ADFamiliarity with VMware, virtual desktop technology, or Windows 365Working knowledge of PowerShell scriptingFamiliarity with enterprise monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Azure MonitorSkilled at troubleshooting system, network, or authentication problemsStrong communicator with a genuine eagerness to learn quicklyBasic familiarity with Terraform and modern developer tools (e.g., AI tools, Visual Studio) Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with Intune (Apps, Configuration Profiles, Compliance)Some exposure to load balancers (e.g., NetScaler)Familiarity with certificate management and server hardening practicesPrior experience in fast-paced financial or multi-tenant environmentsExperience administering M365 Enterprise, including Office and Exchange OnlineComfortable working within a financial firm ecosystem or high-pressure setting, with strong prioritization skills