Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of system administration/engineering experience
• Expertise in Windows Server (2008–2022) and basic Linux administration
• Strong Active Directory and Exchange administration skills
• VMware vSphere/Hyper‑V virtualization expertise, including:
  • Hypervisor & cluster management
  • P2V migrations
  • Capacity planning & optimization
  • Firmware/ESXi patching
• Azure Cloud Platform administration, including:
  • IaaS/PaaS management
  • Subscription/governance management
  • Cost optimization & monitoring
  • Security configuration & policy enforcement
• Cloud OS administration, including:
  • VM provisioning & administration
  • Patch lifecycle management
  • Backup configuration & monitoring
• Experience with patch management tools (WSUS, SCCM) and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Exposure to ERP/Finance application support is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer‑service mindset
• Spanish language proficiency is optional but considered a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage and patch Windows/Linux servers, domains, and enterprise applications.
• Support Exchange and Active Directory operations including policies, authentication, domain services, and security hardening.
• Administer VMware/Hyper‑V and Azure workloads, including provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor and optimize system capacity, performance, and availability across on‑prem and cloud platforms.
• Ensure regular backups, restore validation, and disaster recovery readiness in collaboration with the SNA team.
• Perform P2V migrations and maintain stable hypervisor clusters with proper capacity and firmware updates.
• Implement cloud governance, cost control, and security baselines within Azure subscriptions.
• Provide L3 escalation support for complex Service Desk issues.

Who We are...

SmarTek21, founded in 2006, is an innovative digital transformation leader dedicated to empowering organizations through design-led, data-centric solutions. We believe that exceptional user experiences and intelligent data-driven insights are pivotal in shaping the future of business. At the heart of our approach is Design-Led Engineering, where we combine strategic design principles with cutting-edge technology to create tailored solutions that deliver significant business outcomes. Our commitment to accelerating digital transformation includes specialized expertise in Agile DevOps, Data Engineering and analytics, Testing Automation and support, and comprehensive Managed Application and Infrastructure Services. We’ve evolved from our consulting and development roots into a full-spectrum service provider, integrating advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) to facilitate our clients' seamless, transformative digital journeys. A passion unites our dynamic team of technology visionaries and business strategists for innovation and excellence. At SmarTek21, you'll join a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the digital landscape and driving impactful results for organizations worldwide.

SmarTek21 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.