Principal IT Infrastructure Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design, architect, and implement scalable and resilient infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms.

• Lead initiatives for cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, network redesigns, and modernization projects of systems.

• Provide expert troubleshooting and performance optimization for complex, multi-site environments.

• Implement processes for infrastructure hardening, patch management, identity management frameworks, and zero-trust methodologies.

• Oversee the architecture for disaster recovery and business continuity, including recovery objectives and failover testing.

• Support Windows Server environments both on-premises and in the cloud, including SQL Server instances.

• Develop automation workflows and infrastructure-as-code solutions utilizing PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and similar technologies.

• Assess new technologies and contribute to infrastructure recommendations and long-term roadmaps.

• Maintain and rearchitect LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, and VPN infrastructures.

• Optimize VMware/Hyper-V virtualization platforms as well as Azure/AWS cloud services.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity and application teams to ensure secure service delivery.

• Create system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.

• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers while establishing engineering standards and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

• Possession of industry certifications.

• Secret level clearance is preferred.

• Preference for candidates with 15+ years of experience.

• Preferred certifications include Azure Solutions Architect, AWS, VMware VCP/VCAP, and Palo Alto Cisco CCNP.

• Extensive expertise in networking, firewall, and VPN technologies, such as NetGate, PFSense, Ubiquity, Cisco, Palo Alto, and Sonic Wall.

• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server systems, virtualization, enterprise storage, and networking technologies.

• Advanced experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, hybrid connectivity, identity services, and cloud governance.

• Advanced proficiency in backup and disaster recovery solutions, including VEEAM, AvePoint, and Zerto.

• Strong understanding of security best practices, SIEM, endpoint management, and compliance frameworks.

• Proven experience leading enterprise-level projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Proficiency in automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Capacity to manage complex projects from design through to delivery.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Tricare supplement.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Employer match program.

• Opportunities for volunteer events.