Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

Title: Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (Open to relocation, onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Visa: TN, EAD

Interview Mode: Video

Job Description

Must-Haves

• VMware
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• AWS
• Networking
• Palo Alto or SonicWall
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• PowerShell or Python

Nice-to-Haves

• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Ansible
• CloudFormation
• CI/CD
• VxRail
• Isilon
• Data Domain
• Avamar

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to support and modernize a complex enterprise technology environment spanning both on-premises and cloud platforms. This individual will be responsible for the administration, optimization, security, and scalability of critical infrastructure services, while helping drive cloud adoption, automation initiatives, and infrastructure modernization efforts.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring expertise across servers, virtualization, networking, cloud platforms, Active Directory, storage, security, and automation. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable troubleshooting operational issues as they are designing and implementing strategic infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• Administer and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and domain services.
• Perform server provisioning, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.

Virtualization & Storage

• Administer VMware vSphere, ESXi, and virtual infrastructure platforms.
• Maintain enterprise storage environments and data protection solutions.
• Support storage technologies including Isilon, VxRail, Vblock, Data Domain, and Avamar.

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Design, implement, and support hybrid cloud solutions across on-premises and public cloud environments.
• Administer cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Manage cloud networking, security controls, monitoring, identity management, and infrastructure services.
• Support cloud migration and modernization efforts.

Networking & Security

• Configure and maintain enterprise networking infrastructure.
• Administer firewall technologies including Palo Alto and SonicWall.
• Implement network security standards, firewall policies, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, routing, performance, and security issues.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Develop automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar platforms.
• Create scripts and automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent technologies.
• Support CI/CD and DevOps-driven infrastructure initiatives.

Project & Vendor Management

• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure roadmaps and modernization strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Hands-on VMware administration experience.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of AWS; Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform experience is highly desirable.
• Strong networking background including routing, switching, VPNs, and firewall administration.
• Experience with Palo Alto and/or SonicWall firewalls.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing enterprise automation and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation frameworks.
• Experience leading infrastructure modernization or cloud migration projects.
• Prior experience managing third-party vendors and service providers.
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, Microsoft certifications, or equivalent.