Infrastructure Engineer

Technology – IT Operations

Axletree Solutions Inc. seeks a skilled and motivated Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic IT team and play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our critical IT infrastructure. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including server management, virtualization, storage, backups, application support, and basic network administration. This is a hands-on, results-oriented position requiring a strong understanding of various technologies and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and maintain physical and virtualized infrastructure components, including
  servers, and storage (SAN, NAS).
• Implement and manage VMware technologies to optimize resource utilization and agility.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and capacity expansions based on business needs.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows, Linux, and IBM MQ servers, including the Site Recovery
  Manager (SRM) systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and high availability.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks like patching, updates, and resource monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintain server documentation for configuration, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform IBM MQ administration tasks, including configuration management, monitoring, and
  performance optimization.
• Manage and administer the Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint, Exchange, and other
  productivity tools, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Ensure security best practices and compliance through infrastructure configuration,
  monitoring, and updates.
• Collaborate with application owners to address issues and optimize performance.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust backup and recovery solutions for virtual
  machines, NAS, and applications.
• Conduct regular backup tests and ensure data integrity and availability.
• Manage and optimize public cloud infrastructure across platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP),
  including resource provisioning, configuration, security, and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external clients throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, delivering
  reliable and secure solutions that address requirements, from initial assessment to successful
  change implementation.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in information technology,
  computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure administration, with expertise in at least two of
  the following areas: Windows, Linux, VMware, SAN/NAS storage, IBM MQ Server, Active Directory,
  and Group Policy.
• Familiarity with infrastructure security best practices and frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical
  concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• ITIL® Foundation certification (Preferred).
• Professional certification (ex: MCSA/E, VCP-NV, CompTIA Server+, CDA, GSEC) (Preferred).
• Experience managing Public Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) (Preferred).