Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Position Description
Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Department: MIS
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Enterprise Infrastructure
Status: Exempt Salaried
Location: Remote

Position Purpose: Administer, design, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot IPG core systems including but not limited to: Cloud, Virtualization, Server, Storage, Network, Endpoints and Directory Services. This person is also responsible for maintaining compliancy within IPG’s security standards and Cloud providers standards.
Principle Accountabilities

Design and administer IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS network infrastructure.
Deploy and support various cloud and on-premise server-based operating systems.
Manage and monitor physical network hardware to ensure maximum uptime.
Manage and monitor the physical equipment for the on-premise virtual compute environment.
Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
Manage the migration and modernization of workloads from on-premise data centers to Azure
Manage and monitor Endpoint management systems including Intune and SCCM.
Maintain up to date standards and process documents for relevant areas.
Assist with the build and support of cost models and risk models for new solutions to determine if the best home for them is in the cloud or on premises
Aid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables and opportunities for where cloud can play a role in the recovery efforts
Provide troubleshooting\support to applications group for network and server performance.
Provide on-call technical support.
Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair cloud infrastructure issues
Actively work to maintain and develop expertise on relevant cloud technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the cloud infrastructure industry
Primary resource for securing network & server infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership in the design of highly complex cloud systems
Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

Strong Working knowledge of Azure architecture and migration skills and experience
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience
4-7 years’ experience in Cloud administration.
Knowledge of additional cloud technologies such as Endpoint, API Management, and Identity Management
Strong understanding across cloud and on-premise infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end-to-end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designs
Strong working knowledge of Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2025
Experience with the Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell and the Azure Portal
Experience with IT automation tools like Ansible.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis
Works independently as well as within a team with close attention to details, little supervision is needed
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks
Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure\manuals
Highly self-motivated and directed
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong customer service orientation
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Train technical support staff in new technologies and common systems-related problems
Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions (I.e. Nessus) and resolving vulnerabilities.
Work after-hours, weekends and the ability to travel is required.