IT Infrastructure Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical leader for infrastructure and security engineering within the IT/IS team.

• Design and implement Renalogic’s Zero Trust security model and its roadmap.

• Oversee, maintain, and enhance IT/IS controls, networks, cloud infrastructure, and security systems.

• Install, upgrade, and configure server, network, AWS, Azure, and security components.

• Manage patches, firmware, backups, licensing, and server patch approvals.

• Establish configuration standards for servers, cloud workloads, and systems connected to third parties.

• Keep architecture, network, and backup/recovery documentation and standards up to date.

• Organize and lead regular disaster recovery testing.

• Set up monitoring tools and lead the response to security incidents and IT/IS risks.

• Create audit tools and processes that support SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.

• Conduct quarterly audits of administrative and system access.

• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Python, AWS Lambda, and Microsoft Graph API.

• Manage scripts and infrastructure as code within source control.

• Automate the AWS Transfer Family managed file transfer platform.

• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for the IT team.

• Mentor team members in scripting, automation, and security best practices.

• Collaborate with and manage vendors and contractors, including performing technical security reviews.

• Monitor KPIs, report progress, assist in managing the infrastructure budget, and participate in leadership meetings and committees.

• Lead new technical projects from initial research through to production.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of seven years in infrastructure, systems, or security engineering, with at least three years in a senior or lead technical position.

• Proficient in hands-on scripting and programming: PowerShell and either Python, JavaScript/Node.js, or other scripting languages; capable of reading, writing, and maintaining production code.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune security.

• Strong cloud provider expertise with Azure and/or AWS.

• In-depth knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security fundamentals, including networking, DNS, email authentication, firewalls, and segmentation.

• Experience in supporting SOC 2 and/or HIPAA compliance.

• Proven experience in managing vendors or Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

• Willingness and ability to travel multiple times a year, including overnight stays.

• Capable of attending and engaging professionally in video meetings.

• Reliable power supply and secured internet connection with a minimum speed of 11 Mbps.

• A designated, private workspace with minimal interruptions.

• Strong technological aptitude, including proficient use of Microsoft products, computers, peripheral devices, and applications/systems.

• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in ambiguous situations and adapting to change.

• Creative thinker with the ability to constructively challenge existing processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to navigate challenges with a “yes if...” mindset.

• Skilled at balancing competing deadlines while maintaining focus on overarching goals.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

• A successful background and reference check will be required prior to starting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive market salary along with company stock options.

• Opportunity for annual merit increases and bonuses based on the company's financial performance.

• Generous time off and paid holidays.

• Partially paid leave for qualifying family or medical reasons once employment eligibility is established.

• Comprehensive health benefits plan with a portion of premiums covered by the company.

• Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and pet insurance.

• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match.