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Fulltime salaried role with direct client in Chicago • Must be local to the Chicago area Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Chicago Requirements Position Details Work Arrangements 3 days on-site each week Standard Working Hours 8:30am to 5PM Off-Hours Requirements On-call responsibilities and periodic off-shift maintenance / support requirements. Candidate Profile Requirements • Minimum of 5 years in technology-related roles • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Azure • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with M365, with a focus on Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, and Entra ID. • Expertise with network protocols, and experience configuring and supporting network devices. • Experience installing, administering, and supporting Windows Server virtual machines. • Powershell scripting experience. Key Attributes for Candidates • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and have experience leading technical projects. • Must demonstrate initiative and work with minimal daily oversight while meeting high productivity standards. • Analytical, detail and process oriented. Nice-To-Have • Experience working with Cisco Meraki network equipment including Firewalls, Switches, Aps Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Position Summary As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will design, implement, support, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions for our organization's applications and services. You will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our systems through operational activities that align with industry best practices. Key Responsibilities  Administer, monitor and support the organization’s Azure Cloud Computing platform and Windows Server environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.  Design and configure resilient infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of the business, leveraging Virtual Machines, AKS, Managed SQL Instances, Logic Apps, and other services.  Implement and support cloud network and security services, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Azure Private Networking, DNS, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door.  Administer and support the organization’s Microsoft 365 environment, primarily focused on Exchange, Teams, Teams Telephony, SharePoint, and OneDrive.  Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning and lead related testing efforts.  Onboard, offboard, and routinely audit the organization’s user and application identities using Entra ID while adhering to Identity and Access Management best practices.  Configure endpoint devices using Intune and monitor to ensure compliance.  Configure and support Cisco Meraki network hardware, Microsoft’s Power Platform, and email APIs such as SendGrid.  Respond to security alerts to eradicate threats within the environment.  Investigate and respond to email phishing alert reports and quarantine release requests.  Lead and contribute to various infrastructure improvement projects and initiatives.  Monitor infrastructure services to proactively identify and remediate issues.  Participate in on-call rotation and perform off-hours support and maintenance as required.  Contribute to and maintain technical and procedural documentation.  Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our infrastructure remains up to date.  Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.  Minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Technology roles.  Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering M365 environments with an emphasis on Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Entra ID.  Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting the Azure Cloud Computing Platform with an emphasis on Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, SQL managed instance, and Azure firewall.  Advanced knowledge of security and network protocols.  Experience implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions.  Experience with automation and scripting, particularly using PowerShell.  Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.  Experience leading cross-functional technology projects.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CCNA) are a plus.

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