IT Infrastructure Engineer

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Position: IT Infrastructure Engineer (San Jose CA)

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Engineer to design build and operate scalable cloud container and datacenter infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to ensure high availability performance and efficiency across on-premise and cloud environments.

This is a contract role.

What you will be doing as a IT Infrastructure Engineer
Cloud & Container Infrastructure Operations
Design build and operate scalable infrastructure in public cloud environments including AWS Azure and GCP.
Deploy manage and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Monitor cloud resource utilization and recommend cost-effective operational strategies.
Define and execute strategies to ensure the stability availability and performance of cloud and container environments.
Datacenter Operations Management & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with datacenter and server room operations teams to manage infrastructure efficiently.
Provide operational leadership for new datacenter and server room design and upgrade initiatives.
Oversee system and environmental monitoring to ensure uninterrupted services.
Implement best practices for datacenter operations to identify troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.
Manage infrastructure assets and maintain overall operational status for datacenters and networks.
Define and document architectural standards design patterns and best practices for datacenter solutions.
Server Storage & Network Management
Design build and operate high-performance server storage and network systems.
Analyze requirements and recommend appropriate server storage and network specifications.
Establish operational management processes to optimize system performance and reliability.
Conduct technical evaluations and proofs-of-concept for server storage and network solutions from external vendors.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with networking security and operations teams to ensure seamless infrastructure integration.
Participate in company-wide infrastructure initiatives as a systems specialist and solution provider.
Optimization & Research
Monitor IT resource utilization and develop continuous optimization plans.
Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices across cloud container server storage and datacenter domains.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent work experience) with 5 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in datacenter server and storage administration.
Broad expertise in infrastructure technologies including:
o HPE Cisco Dell Lenovo NetApp
o AWS Azure GCP
o Kubernetes and container platforms
o Linux and Microsoft Windows Server
o Virtualization/VMware server clustering
o Microsoft Active Directory
o Enterprise backup solutions
o Networking protocols and architectures
Experience designing and supporting new datacenter construction or expansion projects.
Proficiency with high-speed networking topologies and datacenter testing methodologies.
Strong understanding of hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure architectures.
Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to design and propose solutions for complex technical challenges.

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