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Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (On Prem & Cloud) job at Akaasa Technologies. Memphis, TN. NOTE: The largest need for this team will be understanding of cloud computing/AWS/Azure/Terraform/Virtualization. This engineer position will make key contributions to the design, development, and implementation of secure, reliable, scalable, and high performing features and functionality. 8+ years of experience preferred. Position Overview The Infrastructure Engineer is a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of both on-premises and cloud environments that support core business functions. The engineer will focus on building secure, scalable, and resilient systems, while driving automation and process improvement. Responsibilities Strategy & Planning • Partner with technical peers and department leaders to assess near- and long-term IT infrastructure needs. • Contribute to enterprise-level infrastructure strategies that align with organizational goals. • Support the automation strategy to streamline delivery, monitoring, and maintenance. Acquisition & Deployment • Assist in vendor evaluations and procurement of infrastructure products and services. • Execute installation and configuration of on-premises and cloud solutions. • Contribute to infrastructure policies, procedures, and training, including disaster recovery. • Track and report on uptime and SLA compliance. Operational Management • Integrate and support infrastructure services (servers, databases, email, backup, etc.) into enterprise systems. • Deliver assigned projects aligned to the technology roadmap. • Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and implementations. • Document and maintain operational processes, configurations, and service records. • Participate in infrastructure and security audits, backups, and DR/BCP activities. • Serve as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues. Continuous Improvement • Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across infrastructure components. • Ensure infrastructure systems are optimized for reliability and scalability. • Follow best practices for project delivery: documentation, testing, and change management. • Engage in project planning, checkpoints, and cross-team communication. • Provide timely technical solutions to customer requests and incidents. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. • 8+ years of hands-on infrastructure engineering experience. • Proven expertise in cloud computing (AWS and/or Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform). • Strong background in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift). • Experience with Windows and Linux server environments, Active Directory, networking, storage, and databases. • Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar). • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Key Technologies & Tools • Cloud: AWS, Azure, Terraform • Virtualization/Containers: VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift • Infrastructure: Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Networking, Storage, SQL Server/Oracle • Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python (or similar) • Monitoring/Logs: Splunk, LogRhythm, equivalent Relevant Skills: Software/Technology Years of Experience Date Last Used (MM/YYYY) Cloud: AWS and/or Azure (infrastructure-level, not just app hosting) Infrastructure as Code: Terraform Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift OS: Windows Server, Linux Identity/Access: Active Directory Networking, storage, databases (SQL Server/Oracle exposure) Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python Monitoring/Logging: Splunk, LogRhythm Kubernetes/container orchestration (Nice to Have) Disaster recovery/BCP experience (Nice to Have) Cloud migration projects (Nice to Have) Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator/Architect, VMware VCP (Yes or No)

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