CCSI Systems Senior Engineer

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Location: Southfield MI Chicago IL Dallas/Houston TX or New York NY (hybrid)

About the Role

In this critical role on AlixPartners Corporate Services team you will support the Information Technology function as part of the CCSI (Cloud Client Services and Innovation) Team. This position is a hands-on cloud and platform engineering role with a strong focus on AI-enabled platforms GitHub-based delivery GitOps operating models Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and containerized workloads primarily within Microsoft Azure.

The CCSI Systems Senior Engineer is a full-time role located in Southfield MI Chicago IL Dallas/Houston TX or New York NY and reports to the Cloud Platform Delivery and Operations Director. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

What youll do

AI Platforms & Cloud Engineering

• Support the deployment operation and ongoing improvement of AI-enabled platforms and large language model (LLM) services using Azure-native capabilities.
• Participate in the engineering and operations of cloud platforms across Azure (primary)AWS and GCP with an emphasis on Azure PaaS AI services and automation-first designs.
• Assist in monitoring analyzing and remediating performance reliability and cost optimization issues across AI and non-AI cloud workloads.
• Support platform scalability security and compliance requirements for production cloud environments.

GitHub GitOps & Infrastructure as Code

• Contribute to GitHub-based delivery workflows treating Git repositories as the system of record for infrastructure and configuration changes.
• Implement and maintain GitOps-aligned CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps.
• Author update and maintain Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code supporting repeatable auditable and environment-consistent deployments.
• Follow established standards for IaC using Terraform ARM Bicep JSON and PowerShell.

Containers & Cloud-Native Operations

• Support the deployment and operation of containerized platforms and workloads including day-to-day administration and troubleshooting.
• Assist application and platform teams with adopting cloud-native and microservices-based architectures.
• Integrate container workflows into CI/CD and GitOps processes.
• Participate in 24x7x365 production support for mission-critical systems.

Operations Governance & Documentation

• Provide day-to-day technical support for cloud platforms SaaS services and enterprise systems.
• Assist in maintaining system documentation including architecture diagrams runbooks and operational procedures.
• Support compliance-aligned environments such as SOC2 ISO27001 and HIPAA.
• Collaborate with cloud architecture security and operations teams to implement platform standards and improvements.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and leadership regarding platform health incidents and operational activities.

Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities duties or responsibilities.

What youll bring

• BS or BA in Computer Science Management Information Systems or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience supporting and operating cloud platforms preferably in a Microsoft Azurecentric environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting AI-enabled or data-intensive platforms including exposure to Azure AI or LLM services.
• Practical experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code supporting multi-environment deployments.
• Experience using GitHub for source control and CI/CD with exposure to GitOps-style workflows.
• Experience supporting containerized workloads and cloud-native application platforms.
• Exposure to data analytics or AI-adjacent technologies (e.g. Microsoft Fabric Databricks) preferred.
• Familiarity with AWS and/or GCP is a plus.
• Experience operating in production-oriented service environments including participation in on-call or 24x7 support models.
• Highly organized with excellent organizational skills with experience operating in time-sensitive ambiguous environments balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate analysis into clear insights and recommendations that inform decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior stakeholders
• Highly organized with excellent organizational skills with experience operating in time-sensitive ambiguous environments balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
• Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours and as unique projects/needs arise
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with and promote and abide by our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartnersCode of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health vision dental disability 401K tuition reimbursement identity theft protection and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period sick time up to 80 hours annually parental leave and twelve holidays.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with remote working options on Monday and Friday.

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $115000/annually - $135000/annually with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold Level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

Prior to extending any offers for our New York office we will verify your education and employment history as part of our recruiting process.

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