Infrastructure Engineer

Must-haves

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience (or certifications)

Technical certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft 365, Azure Architect, CCNA, MCSE, and VCP (up to date- require renewals)

5 years of experience in the field or a related area- (5-10 years of experience)

Strong sense of cybersecurity principles and practices- going to ask cybersecurity principles- CISSP certification, will be quite a bit of cybersecurity questions on interview

Proven ability to configure and support Microsoft Windows servers, storage, Microsoft 365, and VMware infrastructure

Highly experienced in project management and delivery of IT infrastructure projects. PMP certification is highly desired- managed the project on their own, more infrastructure related, methodology for project management, how do I line up and deliver a project

Proficient with Microsoft applications, including Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Day-to-Day:

Insight Global is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer for a technology client based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will help us transform our IT infrastructure operations from the old-fashioned reactive break-and-fix model to a strategic partner that creates real value and helps the business gain a competitive edge through technology-driven innovations. This role will support the design, implementation, and operations of the Company’s information systems, including network, security, infrastructure, and other information systems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide day-to-day operational support for the IT infrastructure environment.

Lead IT infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, including project planning, resource allocation, and coordination with other teams and stakeholders.

Troubleshoot, remediate, and perform root-cause analysis on systems ranging from servers, storage, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Servers, VMware, and other related technologies.

Perform incident response on threats and threat analysis on security alerts to determine the threat's validity and escalation if warranted.

Research new and existing technologies, recommend changes, and standardize configurations to provide a secure, reliable, and highly available computing environment and protect Company assets.

Identify opportunities to improve IT infrastructure performance, reliability, and security and lead initiatives to implement process improvements and technology enhancements.

Audit information systems and the established information security framework to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, controls, and policies.

Establish, maintain, and test effective disaster recovery plans to include incident response processes and procedures.

Respond to off-hour alerts, calls, e-mails, or notifications to ensure security, operational efficiency, and uptime.

Assist with other duties as determined.

Salary: 88-125k + 10% bonus potential