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.